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2021 Giant Cypress DX · 2018 Giant Cypress DX

Specification2021 Giant Cypress DX2018 Giant Cypress DX
Overview
Model year20212018
BrandGiantGiant
ModelCypress DXCypress DX
Bicycle typeCity/CommuterCity/Commuter
Archive ID900002036900002037
Original MSRP$710.00$460.00
ColorsMetallic BlackDark Blue/Silver; Matte Yellow/Black
SizesXS; S; M; L; XLXS; S; M; L; XL
Frameset
Frame constructionALUXX-Grade Aluminum, discALUXX-grade aluminum
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkSR Suntour NEX, 63mm travelSR Suntour NEX 4110, 63mm travel
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano M315Shimano EF 500
Front derailleurMicroSHIFT T382Shimano M191
Rear derailleurShimano AltusShimano Altus
Cranksetforged alloy, 28/44 with chainguardShimano FC-TY501, 28/38/48
Bottom bracketsealed cartridgeSealed Cartridge, Threaded
CassetteShimano HG31, 8-speed, 11x34Shimano Altus CS-HG31-8 11x34, 8-Speed
ChainKMC Z8.3KMC Z72
Pedalsplatform plus comfortPlatform
Brakes
BrakesTektro mechanical disc, 160mmAlloy, Direct Pull
Cockpit & contact points
HandlebarAlloy, high rise, 25.4Alloy, High Rise
StemAlloy, adjustable quillAlloy, Adjustable
SaddleGiant ComfortGiant Comfort
Seatpostalloy suspension, 30.9Alloy Suspension, 30.9mm
Wheels & tires
HubsAlloy, QR, 32hAlloy, 32h
RimsGiant GX wheelsetGiant Alloy, Double Wall
SpokesStainlessStainless Steel, 14g
Front tireGiant P-X2, 700x45c, puncture protectGiant P-X3, 700x38, Multi-Surface
Rear tireGiant P-X2, 700x45c, puncture protectGiant P-X3, 700x38, Multi-Surface

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2021 Giant Cypress DX2018 Giant Cypress DX
Selected size / positionMM
Reach401 mm401 mm
Stack620 mm620 mm
Head-tube angle69.5°69.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Seat tube—457 mm
Head tube165 mm165 mm
Chainstay / rear center455 mm455 mm
Wheelbase1105 mm1105 mm
Bottom-bracket drop—70 mm
Standover height782 mm782 mm
Fork offset / rake—45 mm
Trail—84 mm
Wheel size—700C

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 7, 2026.