Getting a new bike

[Ybone]

Was going to buy a Trek 7200 today but the shop I went to didn't have one assembled so went to another shop and rode a Giant Cypress. Probably will buy one of those 2 next week. Has anyone had any experience with either of these bikes.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I did a serach on the net to read reviews on both bikes and both are getting very good reviews... I have never been on either, so I have no first hand knowlege...

if it were me, I would go with the trek.... but thats just me.

[upnorth]

Both quality bike makers. I would compare components, weight, and price. Just make sure you ride both bikes a bit to see which one has a better fit. Some will stretch you out more and some less, it is a personal preference.

If you are going by name alone go with Trek. But I would really take both for ride before you buy.

[SJB]

I just bought a Cypress DX 2 weeks ago. I have about 100 miles on it so far and have been very happy with it. The model I have is suppose to have self sealing tubes on them. Very overated, don't forget your patch kit or extra tube. I was also looking at the Trek. I decided they were about the same and made my final decision based on the bike shop I was more comfortable with.

Good luck.

[FishingFather]

Either bike should be just fine. Both are good name brand bikes. The main thing is to make sure the bike fits properly. It's not always "one size fits all" anymore. Many bike shops will measure you to make sure you get the right fit (seat height, top tube length, handlebar stem height, etc...). As an extremely avid bike rider my biggest suggestion is that whatever bike you decide on make sure to properly care for it (lubricate moving parts frequently, replace the chain every 3k miles, inspect brake pads and adjust/replace as needed, etc...). Ask the bike shop for a maintenance schedule or Google "bike maintenence" and you will get a variety of results.

[Ybone]

Thanks for the responses. I decided to go with the Trek, both were nice riding bikes.

[Deitz Dittrich]

how about a pict?.. I like picts!!!

[Roop-Dogg]

along the same line as the questions asked above, my wife and i are upgrading from our el-cheapo bikes. we've decided on either trek or giant--hybred style. looking at trek 7100 & 7200 or giant cypress & cypress dx. is trek 7200 comparable to giant cypess dx and is trek 7100 comparable to giant cypress? i'm sure both are good reputable bikes (ford/chevy) but i just wanted to make sure i was comparing apples to apples on these models. not being very familiar w/ bike components, about the the only way i can put these models against each other is by price range. any help or input pro or con either way is appreciated.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Sorry, cant help you... I have a Trek and love it... I would say, do your best to ride both and see which feels better to you.. A bike is really built to fit you... so what is great for one person, may or may not be even good for another.

[SJB]

Although I can't answer exactly what the differences are, I think what you will see they will be very comparable. You should be able to get a breakdown of items on the bike and someone at the bike shop should be able to help you with the comparisons. The differences if I remeber correcty are seat post type, brake type side pull vs disc, and rim type. As I posted above I went with the Giant, largely based on the bike shop I was more comfortable with. Make sure to shop for extras at the bike shop also. The bike shop I went with offers free life time tube replacement, I bought the DX, they will only replace the self sealing tubes(very over rated) with regular tube. They also offer a lifetime spring tuneup for free. My dad bought the Trek 7200 and is very happy also.

Good luck and happy biking!!

[LoneRanger]

My wife has a Trek Hybrid/Comfort bike and she loves it. I decided to go with Raleigh, and here's why. Trek makes a great bike but they have some of the highest prices in the industry for what you get. From what I have seen and researched, Raleigh puts better components on their bikes and they are a lot cheaper.

Here are a couple of components that make riding easier and safer for me:

1. Disc Brakes! They stop you way better when there is dust or water on your tires and are just a better braking system.

2. Trigger/Click Shifters. My wife has the twisting shifters and while she is twisting and making sure she is in the right gear I am already in the gear I want and on the move!

3. A seat that fits ME. If your inner leg is rubbing on the seat, it is going to be very uncomfortable for you on longer rides.

4. Front suspension. Almost all of your comfort bikes have this but it really does make the ride so much smoother.

Keep in mind that my Raleigh is a mountain bike and these are the features that matter to ME. Decide what features are important to you and then shop according to those features, not according to just one brand. Again, I am not knocking Trek, but there are many other good bike makers producing quality products for less. Use the extra money to buy accessories like locks, helmets, even clip-in pedals!

I hope this all helps. I have spent much time researching but I think it is worth it.

Have fun ridin!

Dan

P.S. Just for kicks, look up Surley on the net and check out the Pugsly model. It probably costs about 2 grand but it is one of the sweetest looking Minnesota bikes I have ever seen (3.7" wide tires)!