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1998 Giant MCM 980

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Years this model was made:

1998

1997

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Bicycle Type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Sugg Retail	$2,999.99
Weight	28.25
Sizes	Medium
Colors	Natural carbon/polished

Frame & Fork
Frame Construction	TIG-welded/bonded
Frame Tubing Material	Carbon fiber composite/aluminum
Fork Brand & Model	Rock Shox Judy SL
Fork Material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock	Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe, 4.0" travel

Components
Component Group	Grip Shift ESP 9.0/Shimano Deore XT
Brakeset	Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Grip Shift ESP 9.0 levers
Shift Levers	Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/braze-on
Rear Derailleur	Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT, 24/34/42 teeth
Pedals	Wellgo WPD-702 clipless
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width	68mm English
Rear Cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.8mm diameter
Saddle	WTB SSTK, hollow chromoly rails w/kevlar sides
Handlebar	Aluminum, butted
Handlebar Extensions	Aluminum
Handlebar Stem	Aluminum
Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS

Wheels
Hubs	Front: Formula, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Rims	Mavic X517, 32-hole
Tires	26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50
Spoke Brand	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples

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