Giant CYPHER 2 2011 VS Softride FIRESTORM 1998 specs comparison

Giant Cypher 2 2011 comparison online with competitors

Giant Cypher 2

General Infos
Model Cypher 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2011
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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 tire26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Sapim Leader

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG74
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes 24/32/42 Teeth
Shimano M552
Gear shift leversShimano 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 materialNot Available
Fork type 125 (millimeters)
Fox 32 F125RL

Other Specs of Giant Cypher 2

Component group setsShimano
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 5 (inches) Maestro
Fox Float R
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Vesta
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect


Softride Firestorm 1998 comparison online with competitors

Softride Firestorm

General Infos
Model Firestorm
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Red
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano STX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR17A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Firestorm Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX GS
Fork material Linkage Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAMP Research F3 XC

Other Specs of Softride Firestorm

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberSoftride Suspension Beam
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


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