Giant XtC DS2 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model XtC DS2
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Giant XtC DS2 Parts   
Available Sizes - 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm)
- 21.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7 Alloy Direct Pull Levers
Dia-Compe 758 Direct Pull With Linear Spring Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB SpeedMaster
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
Giant SL CU92 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec HF 141 Alloy
Handlebar extenderTitec Shorties
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Lil' AL
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange TG Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9200
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTange Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Giant XtC DS2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou SX E

Other Specs of Giant XtC DS2

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Blue Wonder and Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals details Double-sided
MTB Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Air Vanilla
Saddle seatWTB SST.XCZ
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Giant XtC DS2 bike review

Giant produced the XtC DS2 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,200.00.
XtC DS2 bike is available in many sizes such as 16.5 (inches), 18.5 (inches) and 21.5 (inches).
Giant Mountain bike XtC DS2 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue Wonder and Black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe 758 Direct Pull with linear spring brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 Alloy Direct Pull levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Giant SL CU92 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Titec HF 141 Alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this XtC DS2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec Lil' AL.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9200 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX gear shift levers.