Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS 2009 VS Giant CYPRESS W 2008 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Metropolis 2009 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Metropolis

General Infos
Model Metropolis
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2009
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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 tire700 X 32c Kenda Kwick Trax
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c 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 manufacturerAlex DC-19
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6066 Triple Butted Hydro-formed Alloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTH BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 42 Teeth
RPM City Single
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeNot Available

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Metropolis

Component group setsShimano Alfine
Pedals detailsVP 559 Big Flats
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNot Available
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Suspension


Giant Cypress W 2008 comparison online with competitors

Giant Cypress W

General Infos
Model Cypress W
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - Silver and White
-Blue Fade
Sizes - 14 women's (inches)
- 16 women's (inches)
- 18 women's (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Multi-Surface
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Alloy Comfort Levers
Alloy Direct-Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy QR
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alloy
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Adjustable
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threaded

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Alloy 3-Piece
Gear shift leversSRAM MRX
Rear gear set 14 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Giant Cypress W Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano C102
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Single Crown
Steel and aluminum
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
InSync 160

Other Specs of Giant Cypress W

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Pedals detailsResin and Kraton Comfort Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatUnity Comfort Groove Plus
Seat post extensionAlloy Micro-adjust


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