Giant Cypress (01) 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Cypress (01)
First production 1998
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Giant Cypress (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm)
- 21.5 (inches)
- 23.5 (inches) / 59.69 (cm)
- 23.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 40c Kenda K-180
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Hoopster
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeChin Haur CH-48
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
SR XR17
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Giant Cypress (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeGiant

Other Specs of Giant Cypress (01)

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsVictor Resin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Comfort Retro
Seat post extension 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Giant Cypress (01) bike review

Giant produced the Cypress (01) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $289.99.
Cypress (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches), 21.5 (inches) and 23.5 (inches).
Giant Hybrid Cypress (01) can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 40c Kenda K-180 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Hoopster, 36-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Formula aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Chromoly material for the frame. Steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Cypress (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Steel.
For the smoothest biking experience SR XR17, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift MRX-170 gear shift levers.