Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS 2009 VS Giant CYPRESS SX 2002 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Metropolis
General InfosModel | 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 SX
General InfosModel | Cypress SX |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue and Silver |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Center Ridge All Terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum Linear-pull LeversAluminum Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-40 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex Aero |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | RiseAluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | AdjustableAluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethGiant MTB |
Gear shift levers | SRAM Centera |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Cypress SX Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Nexave |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 1.6 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou Luxe |
Other Specs of Giant Cypress SX
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Clipless and platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Baby Maker |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (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 SX manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Cypress SX Hybrid here