Schwinn TRANSIT 1996 VS Giant CYPRESS 1998 specs comparison
Schwinn Transit
General InfosModel | Transit |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 1996 |
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Color choice | - silver-Black |
Sizes | - 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Sizes | - 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Schwinn Mixed Tread |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Chang Star 246AP-1 LeversChang Star Alloy Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Victor VP-H83 Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-71S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 119 (millimeters) SpindleThree-piece Chromoly |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethAlloy |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift Quickshift |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth6-speed |
Schwinn Transit Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Schwinn |
Other Specs of Schwinn Transit
Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Schwinn |
Seat post extension | 25.8 (millimeters) DiameterSteel |

Giant Cypress
General InfosModel | 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, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Transit bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Transit 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