Comfortable bike question
03-04-18, 09:13 PM
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Finally I bought my bike last week. It is very comfortable and light weight (atleast for me).
Sun Bicycles Fritz model.
Thank you everyone who responded to my question. I am thinking to buy my next bike in the next few months. I am leaning towards hawes bike.
thank you all
Sun Bicycles Fritz model.
Thank you everyone who responded to my question. I am thinking to buy my next bike in the next few months. I am leaning towards hawes bike.
thank you all
03-05-18, 10:26 AM
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Durn..... bought one bike and got the "fever". Already looking for a second after less than a month. Your garage is going to fill up quick.
03-07-18, 07:13 PM
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03-07-18, 10:22 PM
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From what you describe in the bike you want, a Giant Cypress would fit the bill.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bikes-cypress
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bikes-cypress
03-15-18, 07:09 PM
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Next time consider an Electra Townie.
The base D7 model is a pragmatic choice.
PS.
Made three changes to mine.
Swapped out the stock tires for Big Apples.
Replaced the pedals with MKS touring, and
Replaced the saddle with a Brooks B-68 (not sure the saddle is still available).
Comfortable for short rides and 50 mile cruising.
The base D7 model is a pragmatic choice.
PS.
Made three changes to mine.
Swapped out the stock tires for Big Apples.
Replaced the pedals with MKS touring, and
Replaced the saddle with a Brooks B-68 (not sure the saddle is still available).
Comfortable for short rides and 50 mile cruising.
Last edited by martianone; 03-15-18 at 07:16 PM.
03-24-18, 10:56 AM
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It sounds like the handlebars are the main issue. I have Nitto Bosco Bars on two of my bikes and they provide a huge range of body positions. I can go from bolt upright cruiser position down to something like a time trial position with a 3 1/2 inch drop, but they require a longer stem and, preferably, a longer top tube like a touring bike.
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03-27-18, 07:14 PM
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Since for some reason I can't upload photos any more... here's a post where I posted about my bike earlier..
https://www.bikeforums.net/19790756-post1604.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/19790756-post1604.html
03-27-18, 07:14 PM
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From what you describe in the bike you want, a Giant Cypress would fit the bill.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bikes-cypress
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/bikes-cypress
03-27-18, 07:16 PM
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Next time consider an Electra Townie.
The base D7 model is a pragmatic choice.
PS.
Made three changes to mine.
Swapped out the stock tires for Big Apples.
Replaced the pedals with MKS touring, and
Replaced the saddle with a Brooks B-68 (not sure the saddle is still available).
Comfortable for short rides and 50 mile cruising.
The base D7 model is a pragmatic choice.
PS.
Made three changes to mine.
Swapped out the stock tires for Big Apples.
Replaced the pedals with MKS touring, and
Replaced the saddle with a Brooks B-68 (not sure the saddle is still available).
Comfortable for short rides and 50 mile cruising.
Thank you martianone
03-27-18, 08:22 PM
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I rode a Cypress for two years. It allowed me to really get in to riding every day. After two years I wanted something a bit more aggressive so I got a Giant Escape.
03-27-18, 09:53 PM
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