![]() ![]() ![]() From 1990, the shadow changed to blue like on mine. When it was first released, it had red writing with a white 3D shadow. Looks like it was first introduced in 1987, but my model would possibly be from 91, from the serial number on the BB(GC101241 and 9J30). While not revolutionary, the 980C breaks ground by offering high-performance composite technology to the masses. The $799 980C road bike has 8 carbon fiber tubes (including the monostay rear triangle) bonded to polished aluminum lugs, a one-piece head tube/lug assembly, and stainless steel dropouts. ![]() Giant’s stable boasts an economical Shimano 105 SC equipped carbon fiber road bike and the market’s only carbon fiber hybrid (even though it’s not called one). The following is my work in progress which I posted in the BNA Forum. I was not deterred, so I went ahead and purchased it. This was during a period when retro carbon had a bad reputation especially with concerns of it falling apart. That was until I saw a Giant Cadex on Gumtree for $100. Even Chinese carbon was out of my reach at 17 years of age. I wanted a carbon bike too, but I could not afford one. I have always had an interest in carbon fibre things. ![]()
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