Softride CONTOUR 1996 VS Giant CYPHER 1 2011 specs comparison
Softride Contour
General InfosModel | Contour |
Manufacturer | Softride |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Light blue |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro TC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7N LeversShimano STX-RC M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Heat-treated6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Sameness MB-268-L Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Sameness SBD-07 |
Handlebar stem details | Softride SFS Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki SE-II |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Softride Contour Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano STX-RC |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Kinesis PAF-01 |
Other Specs of Softride Contour
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelSoftride Suspension Beam |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsVetta AT Transverse |
Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |

Giant Cypher 1
General InfosModel | Cypher 1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black Cherry and White |
Sizes | - Womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir 5 LeversAvid Elixir 5 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore M525LFront: Giant Tracker |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeGiant P-XC2 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. DT Swiss Competition |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alloy |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Giant Connect SL Low Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect SL |
Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG74 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Press Fit |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/42 TeethShimano SLX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX M660 Rapidfire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth10-speed |
Giant Cypher 1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 125 (millimeters)Fox 32 F125RL |
Other Specs of Giant Cypher 1
Component group sets | Shimano |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) MaestroFox Float RP2 Boostvalve |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Vesta |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterGiant Connect SL |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Softride provided us with the latest version of its Contour bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Softride Contour Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Cypher 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Cypher 1 Mountain bike here