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Mac BryantDate Reviewed: July 27, 2012
Strengths: Adjustability. Seat shock. Front shock. Bomb proof.Weaknesses: Weight.Bottom Line: Long time, year round commuter in upstate NY (down to 10 degrees, 14 miles one way). My aluminum framed road bike was jarring me and as I grew older I found myself using my mountain bike more and more and letting the road bike hang in the garage. At age 70, I sold the road bike and picked up a used Cypress on Craig's list.
Right away I noticed the extra pounds I was dealing with but told myself, "You're in it for the exercise dummy; deal with it!" And I have.
I've since left the studded tires on my mountain bike for ice riding in the winter and as long as it's dry out use the Cypress exclusively. I love to go fast so have raised the seat and lowered the stem angle so that I'm fairly stretched out. It may not stay with a road bike for long, but I've caught and passed a few. It'll haul and give you a work out.
I really like the suspension and the seat shock. I had to ride my rain bike today and could really feel the vibrations from the rough streets that I wasn't feeling on the Cypress.
My advice if you're considering one is to ask yourself what you're bicycling for. If it's to win races, get a road bike. If it's to get yourself in shape, this baby will do that.
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Bob Montani
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: May 29, 2011
Strengths: Comfort, Durablility, Decent HardwareWeaknesses: Maybe just a little heavy.Bottom Line: Bought this bike just to have something to tool around with so I could ride with my wife and daughter. Have a couple of thousand miles on it so far and have had no problems. Very comfortable. Maybe a bit on the heavy side but nice solid bike with decent components
Favorite Ride: The American Tobacco Trail
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$400.00
Purchased At: Raleigh Bike Shop
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ajr
a CommuterDate Reviewed: January 4, 2009
Bottom Line: I've recently shifted from an older version of Giant sportsbike to this blue Giant Cypress and am loving it. VERY comfortable, and as I'm no racing cyclist I do find the somewhat 'stable' speed rather nice.
Favorite Ride: Giant Cypress
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Mitchell A. Kopnick
a CommuterDate Reviewed: May 16, 2007
Strengths: Comfort, shifting, brakes. All good.Weaknesses: Fairly slow and a bit heavy.Bottom Line: I agree wholeheartedly with the post claiming a marked sacrifice of speed for the supposed comforts. I too aveage 14-15mph compared to 16+ with my road bike. It is otherwise quite comfortable and shifts effortlessly. It has been perfect for our yearly trail rides in a local state park over crushed limestone trails and converted rail bed. Overall a good value if you'll occaisionally encounter rough terrain or ride in adverse conditions, crushed limestone trails etc.
Favorite Ride: Giant Cypress LX
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$460.00
Purchased At: Michaels Cycles, Jan
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Dave Carlton
a CommuterDate Reviewed: April 12, 2007
Strengths: Sturdy and capable for minor off-road excursion (hopping a curb when necessary or a dirt trail to avoid some traffic). Can be ridden in rain with the disc brakes. Seems very comfortable to me (6'4" 230 lb rider).Weaknesses: Ive had 4 flat tires in 3 months (and I maintain proper pressure). While the area I ride in is bad with plenty of sharp pebbles, I must say I think the "slime-filled" tubes are not the cat's meow. Get kevlar or some other kind of inner-tire liner.Bottom Line: I have been commuting on my LX for about 3 months and have put around 700 miles on it. I bought a hybrid for comfort because I have had low back pain on mountain bikes and figured the same would happen on a road bike. The hybrid seemed the best solution.
While I certainly have appreciated the comfort and find I have zero back pain (now its more elbow), I didnt realize just how much speed you give up. My cruising speed is about 2/3 of my road-biking counterparts (and while my physical shape accounts for some of it, its certainly not all of it).
Since my commute is relatively short (11 mi each way) I am finding the comfort is less of an issue and Im now wanting more speed. The top speed I can hit on my hybrid (with a strong wind at my back) is 30mph, but im averaging more in the 14-15 mph.
I guess my only wisdom would be to consider speed and efficiency as well as comfort when purchasing. The bike itself has met or exceeded my expectations. I plan to purchase a road bike in the near future and make the Cypress my "rain bike."
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$649.00
Purchased At: Hank and Frank Bicyc
Similar Products Used: Old school Trek 920 mountain bike (which was very uncomfortable)
Bike Setup: stock LX model. Ive never weighed it, but with rear rack its probably in the 30-35 pound range.
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