Giant CYPRESS DX 2005 VS Specialized CROSSROADS ELITE 2008 specs comparison

Giant Cypress DX
General InfosModel | Cypress DX |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Graphite - Light Silver Metallic and Blue Metallic - dream Silver -Dark Silver and Black Metallic |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) - womens 14 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) - womens 14 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (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 Front and aluminum Linear-pull Rear Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum Disc Q and R |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Aluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Rise Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Giant |
Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX Plus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Cypress DX Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-C102 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 75 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour |
Other Specs of Giant Cypress DX
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WebSpring Gel Comfort |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Suspension |

Specialized Crossroads Elite
General InfosModel | Crossroads Elite |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Silver -Black |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Specialized Hemisphere |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy Levers ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-RM30S Front: Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Globe |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 60 (millimeters) Rise Alloy 620 (millimeters) Wide |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Ground Control |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Specialized Loose Ball |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano HG-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle TH Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano FC-TX71 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Specialized Crossroads Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano FD-C102 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Single Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | 63 (millimeters) Travel SR NEX-4010-700 |
Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads Elite
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Platform Nylon With Kraton Top |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Comfort Plus With Springs |
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 DX bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Cypress DX Hybrid here
- Get your Specialized Crossroads Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Crossroads Elite Hybrid here