Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Farrago to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.įor the smoothest biking experience Tracer, 24/34/42 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 Grip Shift SRT-100 gear shift levers. To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used 4130 chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame.
The upright seating position is as un-aero as cycling gets and all the adjustability cost a lot in steel rails. If your commute to work is done in a rush, get another bike. Giant equiped this exact model with Chang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, Chang Star 278C levers braking system. The trade-off for all the comfort and adjustability are weight and inefficiency. Farrago bike is available in many sizes such as 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches), 21.5 (inches), 23.5 (inches), womens 15.5 (inches), womens 17.5 (inches) and womens. This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c Kenda K-830 tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Giant produced the Farrago bike in 2000 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround 400.00. Giant Hybrid Farrago can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue, light blue and silver. The bottom bracket failed after more than 8000km and was replaced with a Shimano 105 group set, which was a significant improvement. Out on the road, the Giant Escape 1 Disc with wide 32mm tyres drag quite a lot, but once youre up to speed the bike trundles along. Giant produced the Farrago bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $300.00.įarrago bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches), 23 (inches), womens 17 (inches), womens 19 (inches) and womens 21 (inches). My FCR has been used heavily for a decade, over gravel trails and broken pavement. Buy now: Giant Escape 1 Disc at Cycle Surgery for £549. Type : Hybrid : MSRP : 265 : Year : 1995. It comes with Kenda tires (622mm x 35mm) and Weinmann 4019 rims. Over the past six years, we’ve spent 60 hours sifting through nearly 75 options, test-ridden more than a dozen bikes, and concluded that the Marin Fairfax 1 is the best hybrid for most people. The Farrago 1995 comes with Shimano AceraX components, including a steel stem, a HPO1H headset and grip. Other Specs of Giant Farrago Component group sets The 1995 Giant Farrago is a hybrid bike with a steel frame.
Please Click Here to login and submit your review Bicycle Condition: Private-Party Value: Trade-In Value: Excellent 30 22: Very Good 26 18: Good 23 16: Fair 19 11: Poor 12 7: Bicycle Condition Guide. Giant Farrago Fork System Data Derailleur (Front) Bicycle Type: Hybrid: MSRP USD (new) 354.95. Have to come back to the ride - very compliant, tracks like a locomotive ie not nervous, better than many time trial bikes on aerobars. Great component spec, no throwaways but the brakes. Wheels And Breaking System Bike front tireįrame and Body Specifications Frame materialsĤ130 Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays Geometry suits me and older guys who lack flexibility in the neck.