Hybrid Bicycles - YES!!! Getting a hybrid!

panthers - I perform exorcisms on a daily basis and in a given year will work on hundreds upon hundreds upon hundreds of bicycles and make them work perfectly despite their satanic influences.

I could also explain the theory on how to set up a front derailer but that can wait until later (and will need detailed pics) as we don't want people's to explode from information overload and adjusting a rear d is a far simpler task.

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I, too, have committed surgery on a zillion bikes. The way I do it is thus: I ask the person if it would be too much trouble to stick around and watch how it's done - so they might be able to do the work themselves if z, y, or x should reoccur. About half do. And a couple went on to study bike-mechanic's professionally themselves.

When my 'underground shop' was up and running for around 10 years, due to the immense demand to run the owner of the store-front Jackal(don't get me started) out of town on a rail, I had to to teach a dozen+ folks how to do z, y, and x. This wasn't a problem for me. When I was 16, my high-school called on me to teach the chemistry-class. And I found I had a gift for teaching. As well as enjoyed doing so a great deal.

The links have pictures, ya know?

I came here to find out about aluminum vs cromo and suspension fork vs rigid fork. Noticing that posts say the suspension fork is not needed on the Cypress.
There is a Cypress ST model that is CroMo and has a rigid fork. That's the one I'm thinking of getting, in the women's model. Check it out. It's a little less expensive than the regular Cypress, too. :)

I've been advised that on an entry level bike, cromo steel is better than aluminum and may not be much heavier, and don't waste the money or weight on a suspension fork. Any thoughts on this from other posters?

If you get one, please post how it rides! Thanks-

Wow a two year ld hybrid thread I haven't responded to yet!

I agree that a suspension fork is not desirable (for most riders) on a hybrid intended primarily for use on paved surfaces, but I'm not convinced steel is necessarily better than aluminum.

Yeah, I noticed it was old AFTER I replied. Oops! Thanks for your reply to mine!

I agree that a suspension fork is not desirable (for most riders) on a hybrid intended primarily for use on paved surfaces, but I'm not convinced steel is necessarily better than aluminum.
Same here. I haven't noticed any change in ride comfort coming from a steel fork and handlebar to an aluminium fork and handlebar. Tyre size stayed the same, 700x35c.

Are you sure you want a hybrid with front-suspension? It's something else expensive if and when it fails. Your call - and Dad's.

I didn't notice the suspension seat-post either. I believe Kona makes a hybrid with a suspension-fork. But it can be disabled for the times you wont need it - which is virtually all the time.


Specialized mkes Sirrus Elite with "carbon inserts" as part of the front forks....supposed to dampen bumps and soften the ride.

Have Ruben at Ride Away Bicycle get a Giant Cypress ST ready for a ride for you. Excellent value and performance.

http://rideawaybicycles.com/product/giant-cypress-st-73407-1.htm