The Cypress is a really plush bike and sucks up the bumps like one would not believe... it does what a comfort bike should do and does it very well.
The suspension fork is not really needed on a bike that has such a set back riding position and high volume tyres but it sems to be a selling point for many buyers.
The stock gearing has a mega range freewheel in the back with a 34 low... the bike will climb walls.
My tastes lean toward more performance oriented bikes but I do like the Cypress for what it is.