I will be commuting betwen 20-25 miles a day and I am looking for a new bicycle.
I really like the Giant Cypress which comes in 3 configurations

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...st/7354/44066/ (Cypress ST)
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...ss/7354/44064/ (Cypress)
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...er/7354/44065/ (Cypress DX)

several people have warned against a suspension fork (without a lockout) for these type of longer commutes, especially with 10+ pounds of
gear on my back (I prefer using a backpack). The only Cypress with a rigid fork is the ST version which comes with
a heavier steel frame (vs. alloy), a non-adjustable stem, twist shifters (vs. trigger shifters) and Shimano TZ37 14x34 cartridge (vs. SRAM PG820 11x32, 8-Speed).
While the suspension fork on the Cypress and Cypress DX can not be locked out, there is a pre-load adjustment, where I'm wondering
if it could be set to minimize the negative affects of a suspension fork.

I'm not sure how the loss of features will effect my 20-25 miles of round trip commuting and my weekend rides. I prefer a more comfortable ride rather than top speed. My commute is flat and relatively smooth, where a suspension fork
would still be nice for the occasional quick sidewalk detour and hop down a curb.
On weekends, I often take my bike to San Francisco and even other cities where I deal
with serious hills and roads with more irregularities and potholes. All of my riding is on-pavement.

Please share your advice