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2014 Giant Cypress

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Model year: 2014
Category: City & Commuter
Original MSRP: $400.00
Sizes: S, M, L
Colors: Charcoal/Silver
In this record: 16 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

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Identification clues

2014 archived details

Published colors: Charcoal/Silver
Frame: ALUXX Aluminum

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Original buildALUXX Aluminum

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Published sizes and colors

3 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

SML

Published colors

Charcoal/Silver

Frameset

Frame Material	ALUXX Aluminum
Fork	Chromoly

Drivetrain

Shifters	SRAM MRX
Front Derailleur	Shimano FD-M191
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tourney
Crankset	SR Suntour XCC 48/38/28t
Bottom Bracket	Shimano sealed
Cassette	Shimano TZ31 14x34t
Chain	KMC Z51
Pedals	Platform

Brakes

Brakes	Linear Pull

Cockpit & Contact Points

Handlebar	Steel Riser
Stem	Quill 40 degree rise
Saddle	Giant Comfort
Seatpost	Alloy Suspension Post

Wheels & Tires

Front Tire	Kenda, multi-surface, 700x38

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

All published sizes48/38/28T · 14–34T

Lowest0.82:1 Highest3.43:1 Total range416%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Gears Drivetrain

Front teeth Smallest rear teeth Largest rear teeth

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Rear tire

Rear tire marking

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Rim diameter (BSD, mm) Tire width (mm)

For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

Kenda

multi-surface, 700x38

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Chain · Original

KMC Z51

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Brake pads · Original

Linear Pull

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Front derailleur · Original

Shimano FD-M191

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Front tire: Kenda, multi-surface, 700x38
Bottom bracket / shell: Shimano sealed

Equipment inspection checks 8 checks based on 4 archived component groups Open equipment checksClose equipment checks

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: ALUXX Aluminum · Fork: Chromoly

Look for dents or shape changes and inspect the edges of welds around the head tube, bottom bracket, seat cluster and suspension mounts for hairline cracks.
Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Drivetrain

Check drivetrain wear →

Archived: Shifters: SRAM MRX · Front derailleur: Shimano FD-M191 · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney · Crankset: SR Suntour XCC 48/38/28t · Bottom bracket: Shimano sealed · Cassette: Shimano TZ31 14x34t · Chain: KMC Z51

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Linear Pull

Inspect pads, cables and housings, then examine both rim braking surfaces for concavity, cracking or heavy wear. Confirm each caliper returns and centers correctly.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Handlebar: Steel Riser · Stem: Quill 40 degree rise · Seatpost: Alloy Suspension Post · Saddle: Giant Comfort · Pedals: Platform

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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2014 Giant Cypress