Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 12,286
Likes: 317
From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Originally Posted by
bagel007
I ride the bike for about 5-10 miles a day, so far. Neighborhood streets on the way to the park and a bike trail in the park. Not a flat terrain though. But, as I said, I have the bike for less than two weeks and I'm planning to use it for longer rides. I want to "squeeze" the maximum from the bike (and myself).
The Giant Cypress can do longer rides if speed is not important. I did several 40 mile rides last year. I can maintain a 14 mph pace without too much effort. I could hold a 16 mph for about an hour if no hills or headwinds are involved. The bike is heavy and does not accelerate well, but once it's up to speed it can maintain speed well enough.
I'm about 3 mph faster on my Cyclocross bike with 700x28 Gatorskins (road bike tires).
The Cypress is a real bike. The are other good bikes for about $450, but the Cypress was a very good value for me at $330.
Michael
__________________
When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 04-02-09 at 08:56 AM.