Giant CYPRESS DS 2003 VS Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS 2009 specs comparison
Giant Cypress DS
General Infos| Model | Cypress DS |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Deep Black and Silverstone -Dark Blue |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Cross Comfort |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Linear-pull Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano RM-40 Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rise Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Steel |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Giant |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Cypress DS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C102 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 1.6 (inches) Travel RST CT-COM 2 |
Other Specs of Giant Cypress DS
| Component group sets | Cross Mix |
| Pedals details | Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.75 (inches) Travel With Rebound Adjust Giant HV |
| Saddle seat | Giant Dual Density |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Rocky Mountain Metropolis
General Infos| Model | Metropolis |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Black |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Kenda Kwick Trax |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano BR-M421 Levers Shimano M416 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 Disc Front: Wheeltech Disc Super Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex DC-19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6066 Triple Butted Hydro-formed Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alloy Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TH BB-7420 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42 Teeth RPM City Single |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 18 Teeth 8-speed Internal |
Rocky Mountain Metropolis Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Metropolis
| Component group sets | Shimano Alfine |
| Pedals details | VP 559 Big Flats |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Not Available |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Suspension |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Cypress DS bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Cypress DS Hybrid here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Metropolis manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Metropolis Hybrid here