What is the difference between hybrid comfort and hybrid performance bikes?
Which one is better? What are thepros and cons for both.Thanks
Hybrids are the middle ground between mountain bikes and road racing bikes.
Hybrid performance is for those who want a more upright riding position, but not too upright that you catch every bit of wind. These bikes have skinnier faster tires and perhaps lighter components than hybrid comfort bikes…. but not to the degree of a road bike. The skinnier tires let you go faster easier than with fatter tires. If you go on a long charity ride and don’t want to fall too behind the pack, get one of these.
Hybrid comfort is for those who want maximum comfort and are willing to give up a little speed and efficiency to get it. Fatter tires are slower rolling, but absorb more road vibrations. They have a higher more upright riding position. The seat is cushier. It might even have a suspension seat post. I have to disagree with the other gal about riding long distances…these bikes are not very efficient for long rides. A long time in a soft saddle will make your butt go numb. Hybrid comfort bike are good for 3 hour rides of 20 miles or so…max….then it gets real uncomfortable. But they are still great for short errands and fitness rides.
Spend at least $450 to get something decent.
hybrid comfort is designed to keep you comfortable for long trips. hybrid performance is supposed to be good for ruggid terrains. i think they are both good, but it depends where you use them.
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Comment by kelly — September 2, 2010 @ 5:10 pm
they are both names designed to sell you a bike. A good shop can put you on a bike that fits you and suits your needs.
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Comment by Nad _ — September 2, 2010 @ 5:33 pm
Hybrids are the middle ground between mountain bikes and road racing bikes.
Hybrid performance is for those who want a more upright riding position, but not too upright that you catch every bit of wind. These bikes have skinnier faster tires and perhaps lighter components than hybrid comfort bikes…. but not to the degree of a road bike. The skinnier tires let you go faster easier than with fatter tires. If you go on a long charity ride and don’t want to fall too behind the pack, get one of these.
Hybrid comfort is for those who want maximum comfort and are willing to give up a little speed and efficiency to get it. Fatter tires are slower rolling, but absorb more road vibrations. They have a higher more upright riding position. The seat is cushier. It might even have a suspension seat post. I have to disagree with the other gal about riding long distances…these bikes are not very efficient for long rides. A long time in a soft saddle will make your butt go numb. Hybrid comfort bike are good for 3 hour rides of 20 miles or so…max….then it gets real uncomfortable. But they are still great for short errands and fitness rides.
Spend at least $450 to get something decent.
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Comment by ciaobella — September 2, 2010 @ 6:17 pm