Giant FARRAGO 1997 VS Giant CYPRESS DX W 2008 specs comparison

Giant Farrago
General InfosModel | Farrago |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Osiris green fade-Cobalt kandy |
Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 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 | - 15.5 (inches)- 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 | Aluminum Quick Release |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWeinmann 519 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-77 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Chin Haur CH-47 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano AceraX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Giant Farrago Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Farrago
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio and AceraX |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Comfort Spring Suspension |
Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Giant Cypress DX W
General InfosModel | Cypress DX W |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Black and Anthracite-Blue and Silver |
Sizes | - 14 women's (inches)- 16 women's (inches)- 18 women's (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Multi-Surface |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Alloy Comfort LeversHayes HMX-2 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlloy Double Wall |
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 | 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethAlloy 3-Piece |
Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Giant Cypress DX W Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C102 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single CrownSteel and aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 75 (millimeters) TravelSR Suntour Magnesium |
Other Specs of Giant Cypress DX W
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Resin and Kraton Comfort Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Unity Comfort Groove Plus |
Seat post extension | Alloy MDU Suspension |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Farrago bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Farrago Hybrid here
- Get your Giant Cypress DX W manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Cypress DX W Hybrid here