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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
Condorita
Don't rag on the hybrids...
I agree. My Cypress helped me get back into cycling after a 30 year absence . I began commuting and lost 25 lbs in 4 months. A road bike would not have been as comfortable, tough or as trouble free as the Cypress. I may not have stuck with it if I had been on any other bike.
Like most cyclist, I did move on to another bike after about 1500 miles. By then I had sorted out what works best for me.
Michael
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