Giant CYPRESS SX 2007 VS Specialized EXPEDITION ELITE 2008 specs comparison

Giant Cypress SX

General Infos

Model	Cypress SX
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2007
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Color choice	-Slate
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches)
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Slime-Filled 700 X 40c Cross Comfort
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Alloy Comfort Levers Hayes MX-2 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Xero XSR-3
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Xero XSR-3
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Alloy Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy Adjustable
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z51
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth TruVativ Touro
Gear shift levers	Shimano Rapidfire
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Giant Cypress SX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R443
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Single Crown Steel and aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	60 (millimeters) Travel Manitou South Comp

Other Specs of Giant Cypress SX

Component group sets	Comfort Mix
Pedals details	Alloy Cage Toe and clip & Strap
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WebSpring Gel Comfort
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Suspension Micro Adjust

Specialized Expedition Elite

General Infos

Model	Expedition Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- White -Champagne
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hemisphere
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) 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 HRXC 26
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) KMC X8
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	122.5 (millimeters) Spindle TH Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FC-TX70
Gear shift levers	Shimano Acera
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Specialized Expedition Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp On 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Acera
Fork material	Single Crown Hi-tensile Steel
Fork type	63 (millimeters) Travel SR NEX-4100-26

Other Specs of Specialized Expedition Elite

Component group sets	Comfort 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