Giant Cypress W (Light Green/White/Silver) 2012
2012 Urban
Estimate price |
430$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork RST
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Groupset Altus, SRAM -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
160cm - 172cm
MD
166cm - 179cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum
Suspension Fork
RST SOFI 'T' Suspension, 63mm Travel
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Front Derailleur
Shimano M191
Shift Levers
SRAM MRX, Twist
Cassette
Shimano TZ31 14x34, 7-Speed
Crank
SR Suntour XCC, 28/38/48
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z51
Pedals
Nylon/Anti-Slip Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, 32h
Rear Hub
Alloy, 32h
Rims
Giant Alloy, Double Wall
Spokes
Stainless Steel
Tires
Giant P-X3 700x35, Multi-Surface
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy, Direct Pull
Brake Levers
Alloy Comfort
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy Adjustable
Handlebar
High-Tensile Steel, High Rise
Seat
Saddle
Giant Comfort Groove, Women's
Seatpost
Alloy Suspension, 30.9
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Length | 546 mm | 561 mm | 574 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 180 mm | 180 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 452 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1074 mm | 1077 mm | 1080 mm |
| Standover Height | 599 mm | 607 mm | 620 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 160 cm | 166 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm |
About this model
Cypress W (Light Green/White/Silver) belongs to the Giant Cypress model. There are 55 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Giant Cypress bikes models from 2012, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Giant Cypress ST W 2012 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 350$. On the other hand, Giant Cypress DX 2012, is the most expensive and costs 520$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Comfort bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Comfort bike you should know that the average price is 360$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Comfort bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 430$. If we compare this with the average Comfort bike cost we notice that the price is 19.44% higher.
Cypress W (Light Green/White/Silver) components
Fork
The Cypress W (Light Green/White/Silver) comes factory-installed with the RST fork. This has a travel range of 63mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Cypress W (Light Green/White/Silver) model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Cypress W (Light Green/White/Silver) has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
Cypress W (Light Green/White/Silver) comes in 3 sizes, that range from 151 cm – 179 cm (4.95 ft – 5.87 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.