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1997 Giant Option

The Option build comes with Shimano TY-22 shifting.

Source: bikecatalogs.com. Checked .

Key facts

Brand
Giant
Model
Option
Model year
1997
Drivetrain
Shimano TY-22
Checked

Geometry by size

1997 Giant Option geometry by size
Measurement15.5"17.5"19.5"21.5"23.5"17.5W19.5W21.5W
Head tube angle(°)7070717171707171
Seat tube angle(°)7473737373737373
Chainstay length(mm)439.928439.928439.928439.928439.928439.928439.928439.928
Wheelbase(mm)1042.4161044.9561048.5121065.531083.5641044.9561048.5121065.53
BB drop(mm)70.10470.10470.10470.10470.10470.10470.10470.104
Standover(mm)725.932749.046854.964817.118856.996Not availableNot availableNot available
Head tube length(mm)112.014112.014130.048148.082181.102138.938169.926196.088
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Stock build

8 parts

Suspension

Giant Oversize Steel Unicrown
Fork

Drivetrain

Shimano EZ Fire Plus
Shifter
Shimano TY-22
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 7
Crankset

Wheels & Tires

Weinmann 519 Brush
Rim

Brakes

Cockpit

Seatpost & Saddle

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 1997 Giant Option?
Geometry is listed for 15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23.5", 17.5W, 19.5W, and 21.5W.
What is the head tube angle of the 1997 Giant Option?
The head tube angle is 71 degrees in size 23.5".
What does the 1997 Giant Option ship with?
The stock build includes Giant Oversize Steel Unicrown, Shimano EZ Fire Plus, Weinmann 519 Brush, and Shimano Altus.
Which years of the Giant Option are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Giant Option for 1997.

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