Giant CYPHER 2 2009 VS Norco VPS-2 1999 specs comparison

Giant Cypher 2
General InfosModel | Cypher 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Mint Anodized |
Sizes | - Womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium - womens large |
Sizes | - Womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium - womens large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydraulic LeversHayes Stroker Ryde With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula Alloy Sealed DiscFront: Giant Sealed Disc With 15 (millimeters) Axle |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc XC |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Evolve XC Low-rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Evolve XC |
Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Ride XC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Cypher 2 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 2
Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) TravelFox Float R |
Saddle seat | WTB Deva Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterRace Face Evolve XC |

Norco VPS-2
General InfosModel | VPS-2 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black and Green |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) WTB TyrannoRaptor DH |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversHayes Cable-Actuated Disc Front and Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Hayes and Hugi |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Rhyno Lite |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Axiom DH |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Axiom DH |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech ABN |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethRace Face Turbine LP |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Quarz |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Norco VPS-2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 5.0 (inches) TravelMarzocchi Bomber Z-1 Dropoff |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M636 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches)-5.4 (inches) Adjustable TravelFox Vanilla R |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsWTB SSTX |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterAxiom |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Cypher 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Cypher 2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco VPS-2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VPS-2 Mountain bike here