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My bike search ends with a Giant Cypress DX for Father's Day

June 17 2007 8:18PM
Giant Cypress DX comfort bike

Giant Cypress DX

My search for a new bike has finally come to an end just in time for Father's Day. My wife an I went out on a date during the day yesterday to run a bunch of errands and enjoy lunch together after which my wife surprised taking me to pick up a new bike. Over the past few months I've tested Schwinn, Scott, Giant and Specialized bikes looking for a comfortable ride for commuting and riding with my kids. I finally settled on the Giant Cypress DX because it simply felt the best. The ride is very smooth and in a very comfortable position for the kind of riding I'll be doing. What's even better is that not only was the bike on sale the tires had been upgraded for a previously interested buyer which I didn't have to pay for! Woo hoo! My lucky day. Part of my Father's day will definitely be spent riding around the neighborhood with my daughter who thinks Daddy's bike tires are "really huge".

Thanks again to everyone who offered me such great advice back in March. I used much of it throughout the past few months as I shopped around.

[Updated: May 29, 2008] Here are my tires and these are the rims I have.

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6/17/2007 8:40:49 PM #

Looks nice. I see it got no fenders, so I guess you don't plan on using it when it rains Wink

Giel

6/17/2007 8:43:56 PM #

Giel,
I live in California where that's not much of a problem most of the year.

Steve Trefethen

6/18/2007 4:20:46 PM #

I see it has no hub dynamo, so I guess you do not plan to ride after dark falls. Battery lamps are a pain, because the batteries always are flat when you need them. Smile

Doei RIF

Richard Foersom

6/18/2007 4:49:55 PM #

I'm sure as time goes by that I'll be adding "features" but since it's nearly mid-summer I doubt I'll be riding after dark much so it's not a pressing issue right now.

Steve Trefethen

6/19/2007 10:18:24 AM #

Richard, it looks like the Californians don't associate cycling with rain, wind, cold or darkness. Life must be great over there!

Giel

6/19/2007 7:30:53 PM #

Giel,
Having grown up in Maine I've done my fair share of rain, wind, cold and darkness activities in my day. Smile

Steve Trefethen

6/15/2008 4:29:43 AM #

Can anyone here congratulate the guy---geeeez---he gets a new bike and clearly he's excited about it---lighten up folks...the Cypruss Dx is a fine bike--I've ridden one and it's smooth rider---great choice Steve---happy trails---jb

john

6/16/2008 4:11:13 AM #

John,
  It's comments like yours that make blogging worthwhile.

Thank you.

Steve Trefethen

9/27/2008 1:05:01 AM #

I bought a DX about a month ago and have to say it is a great bike. Really smooth as you say. Actually, bought two as I got one for the wife. Heading out tomorrow to get a third for my son who won't ride the Schwinn after riding mine.

Sam

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