Giant CYPHER 2 2011 VS Giant XTC DS1 1999 specs comparison

Giant Cypher 2
General InfosModel | Cypher 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Pearl white and light blue |
Sizes |
- Womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium |
Sizes |
- Womens xsmall - womens small - womens 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 | Avid Elixir 5 Levers Avid Elixir 5 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Front: Giant Tracker |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Giant S-XC2 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Sapim Leader |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alloy |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Giant Connect |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect |
Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG74 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Press Fit |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/42 Teeth Shimano M552 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX M660 Rapidfire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant Cypher 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX Shadow |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 125 (millimeters) Fox 32 F125RL |
Other Specs of Giant Cypher 2
Component group sets | Shimano |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) Maestro Fox Float R |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Vesta |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect |

Giant XtC DS1
General InfosModel | XtC DS1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Yellow and Black |
Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) WTB Racing Raptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Formula Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X223 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted Giant SL CU92 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec HF 141 Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Titec Shorties |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Lil' AL |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange TG Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9200 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Tange Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant XtC DS1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Giant XtC DS1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Time Alium |
Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel Fox Air Vanilla |
Saddle seat | WTB SST.XCZ |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Giant XtC DS1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant XtC DS1 Mountain bike here