Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Acera, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
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
SR Suntour NEX 4610 V4 MLO, w/lockout, 63mm travel
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shift Levers
Shimano EF65, EZ-Fire
Cassette
SRAM PG950 11x34, 9-speed
Crank
Shimano M391, 26/36/48
Bottom Bracket
Shimano sealed
Chain
KMC X9
Pedals
Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy, 32h
Rear Hub
Alloy, 32h
Rims
Giant Alloy, double wall
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
Giant P-X3, multi-surface, 700x38
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy, linear pull
Brake Levers
Shimano
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy adjustable
Handlebar
Alloy, high rise, 25.4mm
Seat
Saddle
Giant Comfort Groove Plus
Seatpost
Alloy Suspension, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Length | 551 mm | 569 mm | 584 mm | 599 mm | 615 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 150 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm | 185 mm | 201 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1074 mm | 1090 mm | 1105 mm | 1120 mm | 1138 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 LX is a Giant Cypress model. Giant launched 55 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2014, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Giant Cypress W 2014 is the cheapest bike model and costs 320$. Giant Cypress LX 2014 is the most expensive one and costs 575$.
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.
Average price for Comfort bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Comfort bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 360$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Comfort bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 575$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Cypress LX price is 59.72% higher than the average cost of a Comfort bike.
Cypress LX components
Fork
The Cypress LX comes factory-installed with the SunTour NEX fork. This has a travel range of 63mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Giant Cypress LX 2014, has a 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. 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 LX has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Giant Cypress LX bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.