Giant Pistol 1 2006 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Pistol 1
First production 2006
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Giant Pistol 1 Parts   
Available Sizes - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevagal
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Sole XC Levers
Hayes Sole XC Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula DC22
Front: Formula DC20
Rims manufacturerAlex DP-20
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsALUXX Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Truvativ Isoflow
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Pistol 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 85 - 130 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel
Rock Shox TORA 302 U-Turn

Other Specs of Giant Pistol 1

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Khaki
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsPlatform
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla Coil R
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Comp
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


Giant Pistol 1 bike review

Giant produced the Pistol 1 bike in 2006 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,100.00.
Pistol 1 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Giant Mountain bike Pistol 1 can be found in one single color which is Khaki.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Kenda Blue Groove tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex DP-20. Giant equiped this exact model with Hayes Sole XC brakes, Hayes Sole XC levers braking system and Front: Formula DC20, Rear: Formula DC22 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used ALUXX aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Pistol 1 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Truvativ Isoflow, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore gear shift levers.