Giant MCR 2 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | MCR 2 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Giant MCR 2 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vredestein Fortezza |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra LeversShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Giant EXT Pro Carbon and aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 12-hole and 16-holeRigida CSU |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) AeroCarbon Fiber |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Cinelli Touch E |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Mike Burrows Adjustable Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) HP-233 Aluminum |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-R80 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/52 TeethShimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth8-speed |
Giant MCR 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onShimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant MCR 2
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Natural carbon and blue |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-161 With Titanium Axle Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal Carbon Look With Suspension |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterMike Burrows Carbon |
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Giant produced the MCR 2 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,199.95.Giant Road MCR 2 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Natural carbon and blue .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Vredestein Fortezza tires and Carbon fiber spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida CSU, 12-hole/16-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system and Giant EXT Pro Carbon/aluminum hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. Cinelli Touch E high strength material is used on the handlebar of this MCR 2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Mike Burrows adjustable aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-R80 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.