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I dont like Giant because they were among the first who used the crappy compact road geometry. So it's personal. Compact geometry (CG) is ugly (or hideous in the extreme cases) compared to having a horizontal top tube, but what else is inherently wrong with CG? So your main objection to the Giant is the way the frame looks? Did I get that right? Or does the geometry affect it's handling and performance capability? Try both and get the one you like better as they are comparable so go by feel. Trying out the bikes would be nice, but all they do is let you sit on them, Do you have any other alternate suggestions for bikes similiar to the Cypress, I'd like to know before I go and buy one this week? I beleive someone mentioned a Cannondale, but didn't give a model number. Just try to please keep the cost below $500, which I feel is reasonable. I did tried out a nice Cypress at my LBS yesterday. I do have a question however, I know the balls of your feet are suppose to touch while sitting on the bike, however, at this point how high should your heels be? Katuzo |
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Katuzo wrote:
I dont like Giant because they were among the first who used the crappy compact road geometry. So it's personal. Compact geometry (CG) is ugly (or hideous in the extreme cases) compared to having a horizontal top tube, but what else is inherently wrong with CG? So your main objection to the Giant is the way the frame looks? Did I get that right? Or does the geometry affect it's handling and performance capability? Compact geometry really has very little effect on either (and any weight savings in the frame are eliminated by the need for a longer and stronger saddle post). If the look does not offend you, compact geometry is not really a demerit. ... I did tried out a nice Cypress at my LBS yesterday. I do have a question however, I know the balls of your feet are suppose to touch while sitting on the bike, however, at this point how high should your heels be? I suggest reading this article on bicycle fit: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm. -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia "People who had no mercy will find none." - Anon. |
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Only giant road bikes use this. Hybrids generally use a traditional
diamond frame so it doesnt matter. Where are you at? I dont think I would buy a bike from a shop without riding it!!!! That's the only advantage of a shop. You might as well go to www.bikesdirect.com and save a lot of $$$$. At 5'7" you should need an 18" frame. For most efficient pedaling your knee should be slightly bent with the ball of your foot on the pedal in its lowest position. On Jul 13, 12:33*pm, Katuzo wrote: So your main objection to the Giant is the way the frame looks? Did I get that right? Or does the geometry affect it's handling and performance capability? Trying out the bikes would be nice, but all they do is let you sit on them, Do you have any other alternate suggestions for bikes similiar to the Cypress, I'd like to know before I go and buy one this week? I beleive someone mentioned a Cannondale, but didn't give a model number. Just try to please keep the cost below $500, which I feel is reasonable. *I did tried out a nice Cypress at my LBS yesterday. I do have a question however, I know the balls of your feet are suppose to touch while sitting on the bike, however, at this point how high should your heels be? Katuzo |
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On Jul 13, 1:15 pm, wrote:
Only giant road bikes use this. Hybrids generally use a traditional diamond frame so it doesnt matter. Where are you at? I dont think I would buy a bike from a shop without riding it!!!! That's the only advantage of a shop. You might as well go towww.bikesdirect.comand save a lot of $$$$. At 5'7" you should need an 18" frame. For most efficient pedaling your knee should be slightly bent with the ball of your foot on the pedal in its lowest position. On Jul 13, 12:33 pm, Katuzo wrote: So your main objection to the Giant is the way the frame looks? Did I get that right? Or does the geometry affect it's handling and performance capability? Trying out the bikes would be nice, but all they do is let you sit on them, Do you have any other alternate suggestions for bikes similiar to the Cypress, I'd like to know before I go and buy one this week? I beleive someone mentioned a Cannondale, but didn't give a model number. Just try to please keep the cost below $500, which I feel is reasonable. I did tried out a nice Cypress at my LBS yesterday. I do have a question however, I know the balls of your feet are suppose to touch while sitting on the bike, however, at this point how high should your heels be? Katuzo Giant bikes can only be bought from a register LBS. No internet sales. Must be bought in person, Katuzo |
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I like to announce that I am now the proud owner of a Giant Cypress
bicycle. I like to take this time to thank all of you, for your helpful insights, experience and help you have given me to help me make my choice a wise one. It was truly appreciated. Katuzo |
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On Jul 12, 8:25*am, Katuzo wrote:
Just for the record, I've looked and there are no places that let me demo a bike that is within 50 miles of where I live. When I did look at the Sedona yesterday, one place had one that had a 14" frame, and it was the only one they had and told me it would fit, however, I tried out a 16" frame the day before, and I was able to touch both heels to the floor on it. Thats why I don't trust sales people. Why the Sedona, there are alot of Giant dealers in my area (16), they get high ratings, and there are within my price range (less than $500). Plus the girl at the store explained that a Sedona would be more versatile and more comfortable and be able to ride on trails, while the Cypress would not. Now I know that the Cypress tire is wide enough (38cm), to be comfortable, and the Cypress is capable of trail riding if I ever wish to take a trip to the park and watch the birds or go fishing. Hopefully, it will be able to handle that if there is still dew on the grass with not that big of an decrease in safely. Still have some issues I'd like to resolve however. What are the disadvantages of a woman's bike over a man's? My dad (who'se 86) rides a bike, and a few years ago, he lost his balance getting on the bike outside of a supermarket, and did major damage to the inside of his thighs. Now he rides a women's bike, and he likes that just fine. Thanks Katuzo I got a new Giant Tran Send LX a couple of weeks ago, and I love it. I find it is a very nice cross between a road bike and a mountain bike. I was looking for a bike that would be good for the same kind of riding it sounds like you want to do. I used to be quite into mountain biking, but I am 51 now, and I want to take it easier. This is the perfect bike for me, and I would recommend it. Good luck, Ian |
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"Katuzo" wrote in message
... How far do I plan on riding? On a daily ride, they say you must exercise your heart for 30 minutes. Including warm up and cool down, that would probably be 35 minutes. How far can you go on a bike in 35 minutes? I really don't know. I hope by now you have a sense of how far you can go in 30 minutes. For me, when I was just starting out, that would have been about 5 miles. How's it going with your new bike? -- Warm Regards, Claire Petersky http://www.bicyclemeditations.org/ See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky |
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