Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS 2009 VS Giant CYPRESS SX 2006 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 Levers Shimano M416 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 Disc Front: 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 Teeth RPM City Single |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 18 Teeth 8-speed Internal |
Rocky Mountain Metropolis Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Alloy |
| 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) Diameter Alloy Suspension |
Giant Cypress SX
General Infos| Model | Cypress SX |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Slate |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Michelin Transworld City |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Front and aluminum Linear-pull Rear Levers Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Xero XSR-3 |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Xero XSR-3 |
| 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 | Aluminum Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Adjustable |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Aluminum |
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 | 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 FD-R443 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 60 (millimeters) Travel Manitou South Comp |
Other Specs of Giant Cypress SX
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WebSpring Gel Comfort |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum 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 SX manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Cypress SX Hybrid here