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2008 Giant Cypher

Velopedia Archive ID 24156

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Giant
Model	Cypher
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	24156
Original MSRP	$1,900.00
Colors	Champagne
Sizes	Xsmall, small, medium

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	ALUXX SL aluminum
Fork	Fox 32 F120RL, 120mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shock	Fox Float RP2, 5" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore
Shifters	Shimano Deore
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore
Crankset	Race Face Ride XC, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Race Face XC X-Type
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano HG-73
Pedals	Crank Brothers Candy C

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes Stroker Ryde w/180mm rotor front/Hayes Stroker Ryde w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Hayes Stroker Ryde levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" integrated
Handlebar	Race Face Ride XC riser
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Race Face Ride XC 31.8
Saddle	WTB Deva Team
Seatpost	Race Face Ride XC, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	DT Swiss Cerit
Rims	WTB SpeedDisc XC
Spokes	DT Swiss stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) butted
Front tire	26 x 2.1" Kenda Nevegal
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.