Univega VIA CARISMA 1993 VS Giant CYPRESS 1998 specs comparison
Univega Via Carisma
General InfosModel | Via Carisma |
Manufacturer | Univega |
Year of production | 1993 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - 14.5 - 16 - 18 - 20 - 22. Womens: 17.5. |
Sizes | - 14.5 - 16 - 18 - 20 - 22. Womens: 17.5. |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Top Gear Stratos |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | LeversShimano Altus C10 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R and Shimano 7-speed InternalJou Yu Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAraya PX-45 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Univega Bi-Axial Power Oval Design |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | TopGear Flat |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | TopGear 401 Alloy Riser |
Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 TeethShimano Exage LT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Altus C10 Rapidfire Plus |
Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Univega Via Carisma Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus C10 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Exage LT |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | Univega Chrome-moly |
Other Specs of Univega Via Carisma
Component group sets | Shimano Exage LT Rapidfire Plus |
Pedals details | SR MTP-481 Cross |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Vetta Floating Air Cushion |
Seat post extension | TopGear Alloy 300 (millimeters) |

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, Univega provided us with the latest version of its Via Carisma bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Univega Via Carisma 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