FWIW......my wife had the Cypress, over my objection as I felt that in the long run she would not find it comfortable. She liked it, BUT: she got in an accident that totaled the bike. We replaced it with Trek 7.1 FX (similar to the Escape) and she absolutely loves it. I think you'd find the Escape a better ride, presuming you are comfortable on it. You may find you want a different saddle.