moommoom

Hi,

Im looking at getting my first bike and commuting alot during the week about 20km per day each day.
I also want to ride the bike alot for fitness rides on weekends too.

Most of my communiting is on road and over grass in parks and off the occasional gutter.

I am 6ft 7inch and I weigh 120kg so I need a bike that would suit my size and weight.

I think I would prefer flat barred bikes for an upright style.

Budget not a problem.

As I said main reasons for bike is for commuting lots and for fitness rides.

What model of bikes could be my best options?

I was leaning towards the Giant Cypress SX (comfort) or the FCR 1 (flat bar road bike) as options?

Which of these two options would you suggest for me?

I am also willing to hear of any other options in other brands?

Any help would be greatful.

Thanks.

dynaryder

Given your size,I would think the FCR would be out. I think you'd be bending some wheels with that low spoke count. I wouldn't trust those wheels on DC roads,and I'm 'only' 175lbs. The SX might not be too much better. If you like those models,you could always swap the wheels for aftermarket.

Have you considered a bike made for larger riders? Like the Kona Hoss?

Dchiefransom

You might look at the Specialized Sirrus and Crossroads. Take rides on different bikes, and see what you like. As a commuter, you might want to make sure there are threaded holes for attaching racks to the bike.

slvoid

Also look at the specialized crossroads xc pro.
It's got a lockout on the suspension for the road but you can turn it on for the bumpy parts. Big comfy beefy frame, disc brakes.

DamianM

The tyres on the FCR might be a bit too narrow when you hit the grassed areas, you'll find yourself sinking in. The Cypress handles a little bit better in that regard, although riding on grass still sucks.

Savas

I ride on grass and think it's great.