I bought a Giant Cypress DX in 2015 and regularly ride 20-40 miles a day on it, 3-5 days a week. I once did 60 miles on it in 5 hours. The upright riding position is easier on my back and wrists, and the added comfort more than makes up for any wind resistance (of concern to racing cyclists only, as wind resistance will tire you more easily and cut your time). Since my biking is more for exercise and to get out in the fresh air and sunshine, and not competitive or time or distance oriented, it makes sense to buy a bike that allows me to be more comfortable on it longer.
I know this is an old review but I gotta add my 2 cents. I bought a Cypress DX back in 2009 and still have it. I'm 68 years old now and still regularly put up to 20 miles at a time on this bike comfortably. I have a bad back so a road bike is out for me. I would get another bike if I wanted to go further than that, but this bike does everything I need. This guy's claim that the Cypress bike is good for only 5 or 10 miles is ridiculous...
Just finished doing the Carreterra Austral in Chile on mine, a second-hand 2013 model with 38 and 35 tyres, so not so wide. A couple of guys with more expensive bikes smirked a bit at my set-up but the bike did great on pavement and dirt/gravel/ripio. She's a bike that loves rolling, freewheels downhil faster than other bikes.
I have that bike. Bought it in 2007, rode it a few times and stuck it in my garage. Two weeks ago I pulled it out, pumped up the tires, outfitted it with a headlight and some LED taillights, and started riding. After two weeks I think I'm ready for a road bike. Unfortunately, I don't have a clue about these things, as I used to ride a motorcycle
I have one of these in the 2012 Model XL 251/2 frame. You can ride these bikes anywhere you like. They could be just a little bit lighter. But other then that you can ride all day and pretty fast to.
I bought a Cypress XL in 2013. A very nice bike. Rides smooth. On or off road. Great bike for the price. You won.t find anything like it at these Marts stores. Price was fantastic to. No problems at all. You want something reliable for years to come. Buy a giant.
Good video..but you said this bike is built for comfort and less fatigue. Why would it then be only good for short rides? Wouldn't it be more comfortable and then the rider would like to ride much more? Why would a less comfortable bike lend itself better to longer riding? I want a bike but am trying to figure out which one. thanks
The upright riding position creates more wind resistance so that you get tired more quickly. Also the upright position and the soft padded seat are actually less comfortable for long distances as it puts all of your weight on you butt and smushes the soft tissues. The narrow seat on a road bike only puts pressure on your sit bones and because you're leaning forward it is easier to take weight off of the seat and support it with your arms and legs.
Great bike, I got a really beat up one, 03 I think and just spent three hours grinding and sanding a Ball bearing that I got in teh mail that was too tight, (6002-rs) for the Bottom Bracket. pain in the butt, but now the cranks are a lot smoother, took a 1.60 ball bearing. yeahhhhh. nice ride though
Trying to decide between the Sedona DX and Cypress DX bikes. we will be buying a man's and ladies bike. My wife is around 5 foot, I am around 6 foot. We seldom ride more than 16 miles and always on a paved or screened trail. Any suggestions which to buy?
What size is the bike in your review and is it set up for you to ride? I bought an XL Cypress and the top of the bike seat sits just below my belly button. It seams a little too big but I was told it is the right size. What do you think?
You can ride this a lot longer than a few miles three or four or one or two hours don't pay attention to this guy I'm buying one in a couple of days he's full of crap other than that it's a great bike
I bought a Giant Cypress DX in 2015 and regularly ride 20-40 miles a day on it, 3-5 days a week. I once did 60 miles on it in 5 hours. The upright riding position is easier on my back and wrists, and the added comfort more than makes up for any wind resistance (of concern to racing cyclists only, as wind resistance will tire you more easily and cut your time). Since my biking is more for exercise and to get out in the fresh air and sunshine, and not competitive or time or distance oriented, it makes sense to buy a bike that allows me to be more comfortable on it longer.
yep agree. for me a road bike is more comfortable for longer rides, better on the bum better on the back. being faster is a nice side effect
I just bought one too. Soo comfy.
I know this is an old review but I gotta add my 2 cents. I bought a Cypress DX back in 2009 and still have it. I'm 68 years old now and still regularly put up to 20 miles at a time on this bike comfortably. I have a bad back so a road bike is out for me. I would get another bike if I wanted to go further than that, but this bike does everything I need. This guy's claim that the Cypress bike is good for only 5 or 10 miles is ridiculous...
He did not say that, he said that is the most common usage.
Just finished doing the Carreterra Austral in Chile on mine, a second-hand 2013 model with 38 and 35 tyres, so not so wide. A couple of guys with more expensive bikes smirked a bit at my set-up but the bike did great on pavement and dirt/gravel/ripio. She's a bike that loves rolling, freewheels downhil faster than other bikes.
I have that bike. Bought it in 2007, rode it a few times and stuck it in my garage. Two weeks ago I pulled it out, pumped up the tires, outfitted it with a headlight and some LED taillights, and started riding. After two weeks I think I'm ready for a road bike. Unfortunately, I don't have a clue about these things, as I used to ride a motorcycle
I have one of these in the 2012 Model XL 251/2 frame. You can ride these bikes anywhere you like. They could be just a little bit lighter. But other then that you can ride all day and pretty fast to.
I bought a Cypress XL in 2013. A very nice bike. Rides smooth. On or off road. Great bike for the price. You won.t find anything like it at these Marts stores. Price was fantastic to. No problems at all. You want something reliable for years to come. Buy a giant.
Good video..but you said this bike is built for comfort and less fatigue. Why would it then be only good for short rides? Wouldn't it be more comfortable and then the rider would like to ride much more? Why would a less comfortable bike lend itself better to longer riding? I want a bike but am trying to figure out which one. thanks
The upright riding position creates more wind resistance so that you get tired more quickly. Also the upright position and the soft padded seat are actually less comfortable for long distances as it puts all of your weight on you butt and smushes the soft tissues. The narrow seat on a road bike only puts pressure on your sit bones and because you're leaning forward it is easier to take weight off of the seat and support it with your arms and legs.
Great bike, I got a really beat up one, 03 I think and just spent three hours grinding and sanding a Ball bearing that I got in teh mail that was too tight, (6002-rs) for the Bottom Bracket. pain in the butt, but now the cranks are a lot smoother, took a 1.60 ball bearing. yeahhhhh. nice ride though
Trying to decide between the Sedona DX and Cypress DX bikes. we will be buying a man's and ladies bike. My wife is around 5 foot, I am around 6 foot. We seldom ride more than 16 miles and always on a paved or screened trail. Any suggestions which to buy?
great bike
thanks for the overview!
Thanks for the review. Do you guys work with KHS Westwood? Is it better? Is it the same?
Thanks
Can you put full metal fenders on it??
What size is the bike in your review and is it set up for you to ride? I bought an XL Cypress and the top of the bike seat sits just below my belly button. It seams a little too big but I was told it is the right size. What do you think?
that is not the Giant Cypress, since it has a suspension fork. It must be the Giant Cypress DX.
It is 2011 model. And it's not a DX
why wouldnt he reccomend farther distances than and hour or so on this bike?
Es muy parecida a la trek modelo 7300 que no la hacen más es una lástima ya que son unas bicis liviana para andar
You can ride this a lot longer than a few miles three or four or one or two hours don't pay attention to this guy I'm buying one in a couple of days he's full of crap other than that it's a great bike