Comments on: Know anything about hybrid mountain/road bikes? http://www.hybridbicycleblog.com/hybrid-bicycles/know-anything-about-hybrid-mountainroad-bikes The Hybrid Bicycle - technolgy applied to bicycling Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:42:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: b_man http://www.hybridbicycleblog.com/hybrid-bicycles/know-anything-about-hybrid-mountainroad-bikes/comment-page-1#comment-461 b_man Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:35:59 +0000 http://www.hybridbicycleblog.com/hybrid-bicycles/know-anything-about-hybrid-mountainroad-bikes#comment-461 I would suggest that a hybrid bike is neither here nor there, it wont do eith trail riding or road riding perticularly well. Obvoiusly not everyone can afford a road and mountain bike so theres the answer. I think that hybrids are fine so long as you dont take either too seriously. A mountain bike can easily be fitted with road tyre for the odd jaunt but a road bike cannot be fitted with knobbly's. Give it some thought but I would go for a hardtail mountain bike with a spare set of rims which can be easily exchanged.<br><b>References : </b><br> I would suggest that a hybrid bike is neither here nor there, it wont do eith trail riding or road riding perticularly well. Obvoiusly not everyone can afford a road and mountain bike so theres the answer. I think that hybrids are fine so long as you dont take either too seriously. A mountain bike can easily be fitted with road tyre for the odd jaunt but a road bike cannot be fitted with knobbly’s.

Give it some thought but I would go for a hardtail mountain bike with a spare set of rims which can be easily exchanged.
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]]> By: speenth http://www.hybridbicycleblog.com/hybrid-bicycles/know-anything-about-hybrid-mountainroad-bikes/comment-page-1#comment-460 speenth Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:50:59 +0000 http://www.hybridbicycleblog.com/hybrid-bicycles/know-anything-about-hybrid-mountainroad-bikes#comment-460 The advantage of a hybrid is its combination of versatility and durability. Its pretty good on the road and in the city. Its comfortable to ride and probably a little faster than a mountain bike on roads. But its broad tyres, greater weight and upright stance mean it is not as fast or fun as a dedicated road bike. Unlike a road bike however, the hybrid can be used off-road. Its tough and it'll take it. It isn't as good as a mountain bike in the rough but it'll serve you well on a long multi-terain ride. A hybrid is also good for touring and will happily take panniers. So its a bit a Jack-of-all-Trades - it does most things well, but it excels at none. A good all-rounder. I owned a Cannondale H600 Hybrid some time ago. It was a great bike and served me well. I gave it to a friend about 3 years ago and although its about 12 years old now, its still going strong. A hybrid is a good choice if you want only one versatile bike. Go for a good make though, the best you can afford and always look for good componentry - I recommend Cannondale, Trek or Specialised. Happy riding!<br><b>References : </b><br> The advantage of a hybrid is its combination of versatility and durability. Its pretty good on the road and in the city. Its comfortable to ride and probably a little faster than a mountain bike on roads. But its broad tyres, greater weight and upright stance mean it is not as fast or fun as a dedicated road bike.

Unlike a road bike however, the hybrid can be used off-road. Its tough and it’ll take it. It isn’t as good as a mountain bike in the rough but it’ll serve you well on a long multi-terain ride. A hybrid is also good for touring and will happily take panniers.

So its a bit a Jack-of-all-Trades – it does most things well, but it excels at none. A good all-rounder.

I owned a Cannondale H600 Hybrid some time ago. It was a great bike and served me well. I gave it to a friend about 3 years ago and although its about 12 years old now, its still going strong.

A hybrid is a good choice if you want only one versatile bike. Go for a good make though, the best you can afford and always look for good componentry – I recommend Cannondale, Trek or Specialised.

Happy riding!
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]]> By: The Bear http://www.hybridbicycleblog.com/hybrid-bicycles/know-anything-about-hybrid-mountainroad-bikes/comment-page-1#comment-459 The Bear Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:36:59 +0000 http://www.hybridbicycleblog.com/hybrid-bicycles/know-anything-about-hybrid-mountainroad-bikes#comment-459 The most important factor by far is fit. Find a bike that fits. A superior bike that doesn't fit is no bargain. The bike companies are so competitive that the difference between a $600 Trek, Cannondale, or Giant are very subtle. Buy a bike that fits (both seat tube and head tube) and ride the crap out of it.<br><b>References : </b><br> The most important factor by far is fit. Find a bike that fits. A superior bike that doesn’t fit is no bargain. The bike companies are so competitive that the difference between a $600 Trek, Cannondale, or Giant are very subtle.

Buy a bike that fits (both seat tube and head tube) and ride the crap out of it.
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