Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2009 Giant Cypher 1

Velopedia Archive ID 16835

Overview

Model year	2009
Brand	Giant
Model	Cypher 1
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	16835
Original MSRP	$2,900.00
Colors	Silver Anodized
Sizes	Womens xsmall, womens small, womens medium, womens large

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 XT
Shifters	Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Front derailleur	Shimano SLX
Rear derailleur	Shimano XT Shadow
Crankset	Shimano XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano Hollowtech II
Cassette	SRAM PG-980
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano HG73
Pedals	Crank Brothers Smarty

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano XT Disc w/180mm Rotor front/Shimano XT Disc w/160mm Rotor rear brakes, Shimano XT hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8"
Handlebar	Race Face Evolve XC low-rise
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Race Face Evolve XC
Saddle	WTB Deva Comp
Seatpost	Race Face Evolve XC, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Giant Sealed disc w/15mm axle, Rear: Formula alloy sealed disc
Rims	WTB LaserDisc Trail
Spokes	DT Swiss Competition stainless, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) butted
Front tire	26 x 2.1" Kenda Nevagal
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.