Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS 2009 VS Giant CYPRESS 1998 specs comparison
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) |
| 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 LeversShimano M416 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 DiscFront: 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 TeethRPM City Single |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 18 Teeth8-speed Internal |
Rocky Mountain Metropolis Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownAlloy |
| 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) DiameterAlloy Suspension |
Giant Cypress
General Infos| Model | Cypress |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | - purple fade-Purple blue and gold matte |
| Sizes | - 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 | Q and RFormula Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeHoopster |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | RiseSteel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Chin Haur CH-48 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSR XR17 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Giant Cypress Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Altus Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Cypress
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Pedals details | Victor Resin VP-872N |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Comfort Retro |
| Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Rocky Mountain provided us with the latest version of its Metropolis bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Rocky Mountain Metropolis Hybrid here
- Get your Giant Cypress manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Cypress Hybrid here