Specialized CROSSROADS A1 EXPERT 1997 VS Giant CYPRESS DX 2008 specs comparison

Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert

General Infos

Model	Crossroads A1 Expert
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	-Teal
Sizes	- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 18 (inches)
Sizes	- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Specialized Nimbus III
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Aluminum Levers Shimano Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Rear: Shimano Cassette Front: Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Araya PX-645
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	SBC A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	SBC

Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	SBC Softlite Super
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust

Giant Cypress DX

General Infos

Model	Cypress DX
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black Fade
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Multi-Surface
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Alloy Comfort Levers Hayes HMX-2 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Alloy Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alloy Double Wall
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Alloy Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy Adjustable
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) 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
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

Giant Cypress DX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano C102
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Single Crown Steel and aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	75 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour Magnesium

Other Specs of Giant Cypress DX

Component group sets	Hybrid Mix
Pedals details	Resin and Kraton Comfort Platform
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Unity Comfort Groove Plus
Seat post extension	Alloy MDU Suspension