Giant CYPRESS 1998 VS Giant OPTION 1999 specs comparison

Giant Cypress
General InfosModel | Cypress |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - purple fade-Purple blue and gold matte |
Sizes | - 17.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches)- 23.5 (inches)- womens 17.5 (inches)- womens 19.5 (inches)- womens 21.5 (inches) |
Sizes | - 17.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches)- 23.5 (inches)- womens 17.5 (inches)- womens 19.5 (inches)- womens 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Kenda K-180 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RFormula Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeHoopster |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | RiseSteel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC UG-50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Chin Haur CH-48 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSR XR17 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Giant Cypress Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Altus Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Cypress
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Victor Resin VP-872N |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Comfort Retro |
Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Giant Option
General InfosModel | Option |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Black- Navy-Aqua |
Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches)- 23.5 (inches)- womens 15.5 (inches)- womens 17.5 (inches)- womens 19.5 (inches)- womens 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Kenda K-180 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Alloy Direct Pull LeversDirect Pull With Linear Spring Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Joy Tech Q and R |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Single WallAlloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters)Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 30 (millimeters) RiseSteel |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | 40-degree RiseSteel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Steel With Water Seal |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Adjustable |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethSR XR11 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Giant Option Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownSteel |
Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Option
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Cross Nylon |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Comfort |
Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) DiameterSteel |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Cypress bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Cypress Hybrid here
- Get your Giant Option manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Option Hybrid here