Giant CFR-3 1996 Technical specs and features
Brand | Giant |
Model | CFR-3 |
First production | 1996 |
Bike category | Road |
Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Giant CFR-3 Parts |
Available Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters)- 63 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano RSX LeversShimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeRigida DP18 Aero |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
Frame type | Bonded Carbon Fiber |
Handlebar construction | Giant Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-71S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP30 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 TeethShimano RSX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 24 Teeth7-speed |
Giant CFR-3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano RSX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX GS |
Fork material | Bonded Unicrown CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant CFR-3
Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
Available colors | - Dark blue |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Alloy Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Viscount 2961 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-242 |
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Giant CFR-3 bike review
Giant produced the CFR-3 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $975.00.CFR-3 bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters), 59 cm (centimeters), 61 cm (centimeters) and 63 cm (centimeters).
Giant Road CFR-3 can be found in one single color which is Dark blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c IRC PaperLite Plus tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida DP18 Aero, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. Giant alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this CFR-3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Giant chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-71S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.