Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS 2009 VS Giant CYPRESS W 2010 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 W

General Infos

Model	Cypress W
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Light Blue -Pearl White and Lime Green
Sizes	- 14(X) - 16 - 18

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Kenda Multi-Surface
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Alloy Comfort Levers Alloy Direct Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alloy Double Wall
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX Butted Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	High Tensile Steel Mid-rise
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy Adjustable
Headset size	Threaded

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z51
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth Alloy 3-Piece
Gear shift levers	SRAM MRX Twist
Rear gear set	14 - 34 Teeth 7-speed

Giant Cypress W Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp On Shimano M191
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Altus
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	63 (millimeters) Travel InSync Suspension

Other Specs of Giant Cypress W

Component group sets	Not Available
Pedals details	Nylon and Kraton Comfort Platform
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Comfort Groove Plus Gel Women's
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Suspension