Giant MCR 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | MCR |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Giant MCR Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Bi-Synergic |
| 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 Carbon |
| Rims manufacturer | Rigida SCB Aero |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | MoldedGiant Carbon Spoke Carbon 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 |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST HP-233 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth9-speed |
Giant MCR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onShimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant MCR
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Blue carbon fade |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Victor Road Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Trimatica |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterGiant Aero Carbon |
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Giant MCR bike review
Giant produced the MCR bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,600.00.Giant Road MCR can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue carbon fade .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Bi-Synergic tires and Giant Carbon Spoke carbon fiber spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida SCB Aero. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system and Giant Carbon 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 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Mike Burrows Adjustable.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 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.