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2018 Giant Cypress
Original manufacturer specifications including geometry for 5 published sizes.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2018
- Category
- City & Commuter
- Original MSRP
- $360.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Satin Charcoal/Neon Red
- Geometry
- 5 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 23 preserved details · archived image · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900002044
Model history 21 other years
Frameset
| Frame Construction | ALUXX-grade aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | Chromoly |
| Fork Material | Steel |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Shimano Revo |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney |
| Crankset | Pro-442P, 42t |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed Cartridge, Threaded |
| Cassette | Shimano 14x34, 7-Speed freewheel |
| Chain | KMC Z51 |
| Pedals | Platform |
Brakes
| Brakes | Alloy, Direct Pull |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Alloy, High Rise |
|---|---|
| Stem | Steel Quill |
| Saddle | Giant Comfort |
| Seatpost | Alloy Suspension, 30.9mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Alloy, 36h |
|---|---|
| Rims | Giant Alloy |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Tire | Kenda, 700x38, Multi-Surface |
| Rear Tire | Kenda, 700x38, Multi-Surface |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 356 mm | 406 mm | 457 mm | 508 mm | 559 mm |
| Top tube | 550 mm | 570 mm | 585 mm | 600 mm | 615 mm |
| Head tube | 150 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm | 185 mm | 200 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm | 455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1074 mm | 1089 mm | 1105 mm | 1121 mm | 1137 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Reach | 376 mm | 390 mm | 401 mm | 411 mm | 421 mm |
| Stack | 606 mm | 606 mm | 620 mm | 639 mm | 653 mm |
| Standover height | 726 mm | 744 mm | 782 mm | 808 mm | 833 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Crank length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
| Stem length | 120 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Handlebar width | 610 mm | 610 mm | 610 mm | 610 mm | 610 mm |
| Wheel size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
Geometry source: Giant first-party size geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry tools
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XS geometry
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Analyze XS geometry S geometry
Archive context: The head angle of 69.5° sits toward the slacker end. Its stack of 606 mm sits toward the taller end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 70 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end.
Compared with 13 distinct city & commuter geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2022 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze S geometry M geometry
Archive context: The head angle of 69.5° sits toward the slacker end. Its reach of 401 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its stack of 620 mm sits toward the taller end.
Compared with 13 distinct city & commuter geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2022 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze M geometry L geometry
Archive context: The head angle of 69.5° sits toward the slacker end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 70 mm sits toward the deeper-drop end. Its reach of 411 mm sits toward the shorter end.
Compared with 12 distinct city & commuter geometries in the Large-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2022 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze L geometry XL geometry
Archive context: The head angle of 69.5° sits toward the slacker end. Its reach of 421 mm sits toward the shorter end. Its wheelbase of 1137 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.
Compared with 11 distinct city & commuter geometries in the XL-equivalent size cohort from model years 2015–2022 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze XL geometry Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
KMC Z51
Exact archived model
Shimano 14x34, 7-Speed freewheel
Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Kenda, 700x38, Multi-Surface
Named tire and published size
More qualified parts (2)
Shimano Tourney
Interpreted as Shimano Tourney · 7-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
30.9 mm seatpost
Published diameter — verify length and setback
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 7-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
- Bottom bracketTurn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Creaking under load deserves investigation but does not identify the source by itself.Inspect the bottom bracket and shell →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 19 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2018 Giant Cypress · City/Commuter · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminum · Fork: Chromoly · Steel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Shimano Revo · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney · Crankset: Pro-442P, 42t · Bottom bracket: Sealed Cartridge, Threaded · Cassette: Shimano 14x34, 7-Speed freewheel · Chain: KMC Z51
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Alloy, Direct Pull
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Rims: Giant Alloy · Hubs: Alloy, 36h · Front tire: Kenda, 700x38, Multi-Surface · Rear tire: Kenda, 700x38, Multi-Surface
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Alloy, High Rise · Stem: Steel Quill · Seatpost: Alloy Suspension, 30.9mm · Saddle: Giant Comfort · Pedals: Platform
Before and during the test ride
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