Frequently Asked Questions...
does this bike seem outdated?
i wanted to get this bike off craigslist, but does it seem really old and outdated?
1998 Giant Warp SE
Years this model was made:
1999
1998
Side by side comparison
Bicycle Type Mountain bike, front suspension
Sugg Retail $389.99
Weight 28.5
Size small
Colors race yellow
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material 6061 T6 aluminum
Fork Brand & Model UPDATED to a Judy Air
Fork Material Chromoly/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock Not applicable
Components
Component Group Mountain Mix
Brakeset Aluminum cantilever brakes, aluminum levers
Shift Levers Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio
Crankset SR XR17, 24/34/42 teeth
Pedals Victor VP-872N
Bottom Bracket Chin Haur CH-47
BB Shell Width 68mm English
Rear Cogs 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost Kallo
Answer:
You are correct that the equipment seems quite outdated. But that's to be expected with older mountain bikes. The industry has made huge improvements in mountain biking equipment over the past 10 years, so even a top-of-the-line model from 10+ years ago would be pedestrian today. (Note, the bike listed in the question wasn't "top-of-the-line" when first sold.)
If your goal is to do some fairly serious mountain biking, I recommend you look at a new bike from the lower end of a major manufacturer's range. Trek, Cannondale and Specialized are all good brands.
If, on the other hand, you're just looking for a bike to cruise around on--no serious trails etc.--and if the bike you're seeing on Craigslist is in good condition, there's nothing wrong with buying it. Whilst you should be able to easily obtain replacement parts for most everything, the fork (Judy air) may have to be replaced if it gives up the ghost. A quick look at the dealer's spare parts catalog http://www.sram.com/_media/techdocs/2010%20RockShox%20SPC_Rev%20C%20(Rev%20C%20price%20list).pdf for SRAM (they now own the Rock Shox brand) does not list any spares for any Judy fork, from any year.
 6061-T6 Aluminum Pipe 1-1/2 inch x 24" long (Sch 40) US $9.55 
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 Aluminum Round Bar (7075-T6) 1-1/8" x 24" US $15.32
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 Aluminum Round Bar (7075-T6) 1-1/4" x 24" US $21.62
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 Aluminum Round Bar (7075-T6) 1-1/2" x 24" US $24.40
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 6" OD x 24"Long x 1/2" Wall 6061 T6 Aluminum Round Tube-- 6" OD x 5" ID x .500"w US $80.00
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Pipe 1-1/2 inch x 24" long (Sch 10) US $7.79
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Pipe 3 inch x 24" long (Sch 80) US $30.49
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 1/2" x 24" US $1.58
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 5/8" x 24" US $3.85
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 3/4" x 24" US $4.50
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 7/8" x 24" US $5.98
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 1" x 24" US $6.95
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 1-1/8" x 24" US $8.50
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 1-1/4" x 24" US $10.40
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 1-3/8" x 24" US $12.35
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 6061 T6 Aluminum Angle 3" x 5" x 24"-Long x 1/4" Thick US $16.18
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 1/8" x 5/8" x 24" US $1.95
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) .125" x .750" x 24" US $1.15
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 3.50" x 3.00" x 24" US $73.36
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 1-1/2" x 24" US $14.95
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 6061 T6 2" x 2" x 24"-Long Aluminum Angle x 1/4" Thick US $8.00
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 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 24"-Long 6061 T6 Aluminum Angle x1/4" US $5.30
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 6061 T6 4" X 4" x 24"-Long Aluminum Angle x 1/4" Thick US $15.96
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 2" x 3" Aluminum Angle 6061 T6 x 24"-Long x 1/4"Thick- 2" x 3" x 1/4" 6061Angle US $10.22
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 6061 T651 Aluminum Angle 3" x 4" x 24" Long x1/4" Thick US $13.49
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 6061 T6 Aluminum Round Bar 5-1/4" Dia x 24"-Long US $170.20
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 .190 (3/16) 6061-T6 24X48 ALUMINUM SHEET US $80.00
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Plate - 1/2" x 24" x 24" US $163.15
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 6061 T6 Aluminum Angle 1" x 1" x 24" Long x 1/4" Thick-- 1" x 1" x 24" x .250" US $3.80
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 6061 T6 Aluminum Angle 1" x 1" x 24" Long x 1/8" Thick-- 1" x 1" x 24" x .125" US $2.58
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 Aluminum Round Bar (7075-T6) 3/4" x 24" US $8.95
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 6061 T6 American Standard Aluminum Channel 3" x .258" x 1-1/2" x 24"Long US $12.05
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 Aluminum Channel 4" x .150" x 2" x 24"-Long 6061 T6-- 4" Aluminum Channel US $14.00
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 6061 T6 Aluminum Angle 3" x 3" x 24"-Long x 1/2" Thick US $23.50
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 1-5/8" x 24" US $16.95
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 2" x 24" US $26.14
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 Aluminum Round Bar (7075-T6) 1-3/4" x 24" US $35.91
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 Aluminum Round Bar (7075-T6) 2" x 24" US $41.23
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 ALUMINUM SHEET/ PLATE 3/16" x 24" X 24" ALLOY 6061-T6 US $44.00
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 ALUMINUM SHEET/ PLATE 3/16" x 24" X 48" ALLOY 6061-T6 US $88.00
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 2-1/4" x 24" US $33.95
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 2-1/2" x 24" US $37.15
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 3" x 24" US $55.95
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 2" x 6" x 24" US $89.18
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 5-1/4" Diameter 6061 T6 Aluminum Round Bar x 24"-Long US $169.11
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 2" x 4" x 24" US $61.95
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 2" x 3" x 24" US $45.95
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Round Tube 1.5" OD x .083" W x 24" US $6.70
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Round Tube 2.5" OD x .188" W x 24" US $14.92
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 1" x 8" x 24" US $61.95
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 1" x 6" x 24" US $48.15
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 1" x 4" x 24" US $32.95
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 1" x 3" x 24" US $23.25
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 1" x 2.50" x 24" US $17.54
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 1/2" x 12" x 24" US $49.95
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 1" x 2" x 24" US $16.75
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 1" x 12" x 24" US $95.95
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 1" x 10" x 24" US $73.86
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 1" x 1-1/4" x 24" US $10.50
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Round Rod 4" diameter x 24" long US $103.15
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 ..063 (1/16) 6061-T6 24X48 ALUMINUM SHEET US $29.00
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 1-1/2" x 24"-Long 6061 T6 Aluminum Hexagon Bar -- 1.250" 6061 T6 Aluminum Hex US $17.84
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 .080 6061-T6 24X48 ALUMINUM SHEET US $37.00
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 .090 6061-T6 24X48 ALUMINUM SHEET US $42.00
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 3-1/4" x 24" US $67.95
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 Aluminum Round Bar (6061-T6) 3-1/2" x 24" US $71.78
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 Aluminum Flat Bar (6061-T6) 1/2" x 4" x 24" US $16.75
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 7075 T651 Aluminum Round Bar 1-5/8"Dia x 24"-Long-- 1.625" Dia 7075 T6 Aluminum US $27.90
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 7075 T651 Aluminum Round Bar 1-3/4"Dia x 24"-Long-- 1.750" Dia 7075 T6 Aluminum US $33.19
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Sheet .025" x 24" x 48" US $9.91
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Sheet .100" x 24" x 24" US $19.82
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Sheet .032" x 24" x 48" US $12.68
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Sheet .040" x 24" x 48" US $15.85
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Sheet .100" x 24" x 48" US $39.63
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Sheet .100" x 18" x 24" US $14.86
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 6061-T6 Aluminum Plate, 1" x 6-5/8" x 24" US $67.99
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