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Olen Curl
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: November 9, 2003
Strengths: -Fast for for a Hybrid
-Value-a lot of bike for the money
-Components-105
-Gearing seems to cover a wide range
-Looks Awesome-Various tones of sliverWeaknesses: Seat is a little hard.
-Availability-Good luck finding a dealer with a wide selection of inventory. I went to five Giant stores before I found a 17 inch frame in stock.Bottom Line: I was looking for a good all around fitness bike that was easy on my upper back. I tested most all of the Hybrid / Comfort bikes listed in the summer Consumer Reports (June) issue. I did not get the chance to check out the 2nd place rated Specialized Sirrus Expert. I did end up buying the Giant Cypress SX. I tested the LX, but it was too comfortable. First rides have been very impressive. This bike is basically a flat bar road bike with a mountain bike frame. It lives up to CR's #1 ranking and seems to me to be a good value.
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$650.00
Purchased At: University Cyclery-A
Similar Products Used: Test drove the Trek 7500. High Quality bike too. All the comfort bikes I tested where too cushy.
Bike Setup: Factory
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tdok88
a Commuter
from Thousand Oaks, CADate Reviewed: June 10, 2003
Strengths: Very "road bike" like. Quick fun commuter. Good price point. Decent components, 105 rear derailleur. Sturdy.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/030.000.000/030.000.006.asp?lYear=2003&bikesection=8828&range=100&model=10614Weaknesses: A little heavy. Not as fast an average mph as on my road bike. Changed tires to 23c.Bottom Line: Quick steady hybrid bike, really a road bike with flat bars. I use this bike to commute 18 to 30 miles round trip (depending on my route home) or to ride on local errands. Weighs about 25 lbs. before I load on the panniers with clothes, shoes and a lock.
Favorite Ride: All over the place
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At: Newbury Park Bike Sh
Similar Products Used: Diamondback Outlook
Bike Setup: Continental Ultra 2000 tires, bar-ends, Blackburn rack, REI Explorer panniers, Shimano 515 pedals
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bonemd7
a Commuter
from Atlanta,Ga, 30312Date Reviewed: December 4, 2002
Strengths: Light frame, 105 rear drailluer and Sram shifters, nice saddleWeaknesses: Handlebars, stem and seatpost are heavy, would like to see a better crank o the bike.Bottom Line: Great bike for the money, light for a Hybrid and very comfortable on long rides.
Favorite Ride: Downtown
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: 2002 Giant TCR 2
Bike Setup: Stock
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