Giant CYPHER 2008 VS Specialized BIGHIT II 2009 specs comparison

Giant Cypher
General InfosModel | Cypher |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Champagne |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde LeversHayes Stroker Ryde With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss Cerit |
Rims manufacturer | WTB SpeedDisc XC |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. ButtedDT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face XC X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Ride XC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Cypher Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelFox 32 F120RL |
Other Specs of Giant Cypher
Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) TravelFox Float RP2 |
Saddle seat | WTB Deva Team |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterRace Face Ride XC |

Specialized BigHit II
General InfosModel | BigHit II |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Test Color-Satin Black |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.30 (inches) Specialized Clutch SX |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 4R LeversAvid Juicy 4R With 203 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Specialized DiscFront: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSpecialized P-Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized M4 ORE Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Big Hit Riser 31.8 (millimeters) |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Aggro |
Headset size | 1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Howitzer XR |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34 TeethTruVativ Hussefelt |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized BigHit II Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention DeviceSBC Chain Guide |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and steel |
Fork type | 180 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Domain 302 |
Other Specs of Specialized BigHit II
Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
Pedals details | Specialized Lo Pro Alloy |
Rear shock absorber | 7.5 (inches) TravelFox Van R |
Saddle seat | Specialized Enduro |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter6061 Butted Alloy Two-bolt |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Cypher bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Cypher Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized BigHit II manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized BigHit II Mountain bike here