Giant Cypress (Charcoal/ Silver/Red) 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
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
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 Plus, Men's
Seatpost
Alloy Suspension, 30.9
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Length | 544 mm | 566 mm | 592 mm | 605 mm | 607 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 127 mm | 127 mm | 165 mm | 165 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 452 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm | 452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1067 mm | 1080 mm | 1095 mm | 1095 mm | 1110 mm |
| Standover Height | 726 mm | 744 mm | 782 mm | 808 mm | 833 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
Cypress (Charcoal/ Silver/Red) is a Giant Cypress model. Giant launched 55 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Giant Cypress bikes models from 2012, 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
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Comfort bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Comfort bike is 360$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Comfort bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Giant Cypress (Charcoal/ Silver/Red) price was 430$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Cypress (Charcoal/ Silver/Red) price is 19.44% higher than the average cost of a Comfort bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RST model. The travel on this model is 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
The wheels on Cypress (Charcoal/ Silver/Red) are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Giant Cypress (Charcoal/ Silver/Red) has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.