Hybrid Vs Road Bike: 5 Key Differences You Need To Know | Cycling Weekly
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- If you're looking to buy a new bike it can be difficult to work which to go for. Hybrid Vs Road bike is a question we get asked a lot, and these are the five key differences you need to know.
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My advice: Don't obsess. If you're a beginner and your not sure which way to go, start with the hybrid. You can usually pick up an entry level hybrid new for a few (or several) hundred dollars less than a road bike. Aluminum bikes are very light and strong and have great pedal to wheel power transfer. Forget about carbon fiber, it's not necessary at all and it's expensive. Disk brakes are nice but not necessary. Don't obsess about bells and whistles. (actually, a bike bell is not a bad idea). Make sure the bike fits you well so you can enjoy riding it. And then ride the heck out of it (a reputable bike shop will let you test drive). Learn by experiencing your bike and chilling with other bike riders. Find a bike shop that makes you feel at home and offers friendly and insightful advice. A shop that tries to ram a 1200+ dollar bike down your throat is probably desperate for a sale. Stick with the better name brand bikes, avoid walmart bikes and you can't go wrong.
I needed to read this!
@Kurogi Sensei . You got value, and you will enjoy the experience more. Keep peddling.
@Kurogi Sensei Once the deal is done, just enjoy biking. Don't think too much about if you spent too much.
Thank you for this 😃
My LBS expected me to start at $2500 for my first road bike. Crazy to me as a beginner. I’m on the look out for a good used road bike. Great amount of depreciation.
Everything was clear and then he mentions gravel bike.
Pathlesspedaled is a great account that talks about gravel bikes. I purchased my first gravel bike a year ago (Surly Pack-Rat). The thicker wheels and road-bike like geometry make it a really versatile ride.
Gravel bike all the way :)
Hhhhhhh true
No , aren't we past the bullshite marketing hype of G-bikes.
@@anthonycampanella6299 good
Hybrid bikes are value for money and do most things well.
but Hybird bike not fast like road bike
@Bjorn Arnesen where are you from?
@@bourbon369 What's the point of the question anyway?
My hybrid has Ultegra groupset, Swiss Dt wheels and is 9.4kg.....and although rated as a 1, it easily tackles gravel type surfaces with 38mm schwalbe G one tyres......can keep up with most roadie nerds on their drop bar carbon frames. Hybrids can be well spec'd despite what this bloke said, and are great road / gravel bikes for those of us who prefer to ride upright or cannot get into the drops due to orthopedic problems. Regularly do 70 to 80 mile road with gravel rides on my cube no probs, so dont listen to roadie snobs who tell you they are just shopping bikes......its all horse shit highlighting their arrogance and ignorance. Happy spinning😁
@@rule3036 spot on correct
I think the key thing that is left out is "personal geometry", fitness and flexibility. Some people can't physically ride a drop bar bike without pain.
Yes, I've just transitioned from a hybrid bike that I've had for nine years to a road bike and I'm already getting lower back pain. Going for a bike fit next week to try and sort it out.
My back says hello.
@@bazs7669 Bmx handle bars and a fat man's seat might be all you need to save yourself some discomfort.
Interesting. I mainly do long-distance touring on a steel-framed bike with drops. I've had flat-bar bikes, and find the drop handlebars way more comfortable for my back. I also like that it's easier to change position on this bike than on a flat-bar bike.
@@bazs7669 I simply got TT bars for my hybrid bike, which gives a nice "drop" possition in windy situations, and I also found a nice bonus - when I drop to the TT bar on my elbows - all of the sudden my lower back really relaxes and rests nicely. So I would say going for hybrid bike and getting TT bars is a good compromise. Though it takes times to get used to them, since balance is a bit different.
Instructions not very clear bought a Harley-Davidson by mistake ..
😂😂😂
Brutal Gamez made in china harley?😂
😅 it goes both ways. When job interviews would ask me my hobby, "biking," and they ask motorcycles? I'm a five foot lady, so yeah, 😅
super 😂
You're right...it was not clear! I bought BMW by mistake 😁
Been training on 14.5kg hybrid. I can see how strong and fast am becoming, so am happy with that.
14.5 kg is to heavy ! £550 BOARDMAN hybrid would be 11 kg
same here... 14.9Kg 2010 hybrid bike and still riding 300+Km/month and I am 97 Kgs!! haha
@@rp.aguilera # upgrade your bike and you will cycling even more enjoyable
@@maxs6775 A Trek FX2 for 500€ is an attractive option aswell
been riding $300 15 kg hybrid for 4 years. i used it to ride up a climb, sprints, and time trial😂. yes it is slower than normal road bike, but you can still train on it.
Hybrid bikes come in all shapes and sizes with sporty versions literally being a road bike with flat bars and just as fast.
I suspect that a fit regular cyclist on a hybrid might just give a roadie a tough challenge.
The "engine" i.e legs, plays an equally important role when cycling.
@@main_stream_media_is_a_joke Certainly
I have a hybrid and had it for four years. Its meant for light off-road riding and perfect for commuting and exercising. If one is is commuter only I see no purpose in buying a road or mountain bike. A road bike is for speed. A comparable road bike is often a couple hundred dollars more because it was made for speed and the lighter weight is more expensive. A mountain bike is good for rugged trails. But if one is not riding a lot of trails then they will not get the best use of the bike for the money. But a hybrid can take trails that are not extreme. But one should change the tires for mountain biking because commuting and road tires will not have great performance on trails.
And that’s one of the major differences between a hardtail mountain bike and a hybrid, the tyres. My 3x10 mtb is like a hybrid when i put on the road tyres.
In Germany, hybrid bikes are usually used for commuting, everyday use and activities. And that's why there fully equipped most of the time.
Wait the tires are changeable ? Thank man ❤️
I own hybrid bike. It has aluminum frame, very similar in shape as racing bikes. Also it has hydraulic brakes, flat bar, semi-wide tires. It weighs 14.5 kg. This bike is good for riding in town where roads are slightly bumpy sometimes. Slightly is a key word. On highways you can pull a decent speed out of it. In overall it’s a nice all around bike for daily commuting with the price tag slightly lower than shosser.
I also have a Giant Hybrid bike which is weighs 12.1kg. That is look like the vid's hybrid bike.
I started with a used Giant Rapid III Hybrid, was by far my fastest bike off of Marketplace and I used it for century rides and to tackle large inclined climbs. Recently picked up a used Giant Defy road bike, and it's top speed doesn't feel 'That' much faster, but cruising speed is noticeably faster per same effort. I just went back to use the Hybrid again after riding the Road bike for a couple months, it blew me away how much more confident I felt on that. Those wide handlebars had me tackling sidewalk turns I would have slowed down for on the Road Bike, amazing how big a difference that was.
I have both and prefer my hybrid bike since I can ride it on different road conditions.
If your'e even asking which you should probably start with the hybrid.
If im doin GRAB...which Bike is better?
I'd start with the EPO.
Not necessarily, knowing which is better....... for you is actually down to many things Hence why many experience pain while riding
Waste of money, only drop bars
Know nothing about bikes ,but bought a hybrid and love it ,don’t have any pain ,back ,neck etc ,
I wanted a street bike but ended up buying a hybrid,I'm sure my back will thank me later though .
I spent a good petition of my life riding bikes. I have toured through Europe and the United States on a steel frame touring bike. I decided to get a new bike a few years ago and decided on the “hybrid” bike. Being that I have already gotten used to the geometry of a drop bar bike I was comfortable being fit to a frame where my seat would end up being higher than the bars. This lend me some more aero and marginally better handling. The bike had a middle of the road Shimano alivio and Altus groupset with wide range in cassette and front chainrings. The frame had a couple scratches so I was able to get a discount and walked out the door with a bike of an msrp of 800$ for 600$. Everything on the bike was good except for wonky grips and low end Shimano hydraulic disk brakes that faded like crazy on a steep descent. I switched them out for esi foam grips and a pair of Shimano mt 500 disk drakes which are basically deore just without the logo. I use the bike mainly for commuting to class and going on gravel rides on weekends. It’s been rolling on the stock tires, 32 mm gatorskins and now 35mm gravelking sk. I ride the bike a lot and have ridden it down stairs, bunny hopped it, taken it off drops, hell I’ve even rode singletrack and the frame is still totally fine. Its got enough gearing to go fast af or crawl up a steep grade. I made the bike my own with brakes, tires, grips and stickers. It’s truly a rad bike and it has a ton of personality. Flat bar bikes with rigid forks for around 500-800 bucks are really the sweet spot for most people in my opinion they are durable, reliable, cheap to maintain, they are not very flashy, so people are unlikely to try and steal them, and con be customized to your hearts desire. If you are going to commute I recommend such bikes. Just make sure if you are going to lock it outside on a rack that you get a good u lock and know how to use it and change out your skewers from quick release to one’s that need a hex wrench so your wheel that isn’t locked is likely to stolen. If you are going to ride gravel I recommend a bike with a Shimano alivio rear derailleur. Great value. Shifts great, 9 speeds, super durable. I have thousands of miles on them over the past 8 years and have only had to deal with minor stuff here and there like cable tension.
Ive been riding a 22kg (yep) Giant RS3 10 miles every day for a year. I just upgraded to a Nordco Indie 1 which is 12kg and it feels like riding a feather!
Lovely article thanks. I had a bike shop build me a hybrid commuter bike using mountain bike rings and cassette and the frame from my old carbon Scott CR1 road bike. Its a fabulous hill climber which is important in New Zealand where I live. I am an older rider so limits on top speed from mountain bike gearing are never a problem. Its a blast of a bike and a great way to go if you happen to have a surplus carbon road bike in the shed.
Hybrid way better for city streets
Yea
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I deliver with Uber Eats and I prefer Flat bars. Mountain Bikes are my favorite style. I will eventually upgrade to a E Bike.
Just for getting around town/commuting, a hybrid is most definitely the best option. With thicker tires you get less punctures, it's a more comfortable ride, a more solid build than a road bike, and without unnecessary suspension, you get much better power transfer than with a mountain bike.
I'm getting a hybrid as my 28mm fixie tyres get a puncture once a month.
Power transfer doesn't matter much in getting around city with distances less than 20km. You can lock out the mtb if you wish and with a mtb you can drive down stairs, deal with pot holes etc. easier.
Don’t be fooled: gravel bikes still have a very aggressive geometry. I know plenty of people who’ve had back problems, switched to a hybrid (or Mountainbike) and everything resolved pretty quickly.
My point is: try out some bikes or lend it for a brief period before buying! Cheers!
I wanted to get back into riding after many years away from mountain biking. I ended up with a Trek dual sport 3. Same tires as the gravel, plenty of attachment points. Front suspension with lockout. Not as capable off road as Im used to but Im not looking to be so aggressive there anyway so it does suit the trails I do go on. And much faster on road than the mountain bikes Im used to. Its a good middle ground.
I love using my hybrid bike for commuting to/from work. It's comfortable, goes fast enough, and very light and easy to get on and off the bike rack on the front of the city bus. It's definitely a lot better for my health and the environment, and a lot more fun, than my Honda HRV.
Thank You! Exactly the video I needed. I decided on the new road bike! I went to a bike dealer today and I was thinking "the hybrid would be something more in my price range, but I really like road bikes." When I heard it makes you feel more secure and it's heavier, I was out. I'm not a pro, but avid in summer. Although I could learn a lot from pros, I'm not scared of biking and I hate heavy bikes. There's a new cannon out, comes out in April, and I'm getting it. The only thing I don't like about cannon is the thickness of the tubes. Why are they so big? 😧 I'm sure I'll love the bike though. I love your videos!
The wider your tires are the longer they last. I commute everyday. But I will start cleaning it daily. Good video.
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@@redjohn9924 yessir (or ma'am(
Have had great fun with hybrid ,no back issues etc so this video reinforces my next purchase of a hybrid bike or maybe 🤔 a gravel bike
Nice work, definitely informative, especially that part about higher end road bikes and luggage carrying possibilities. 🤙ride on.
I have recently purchased a giant roam 0 and I can say I am impressed. It is perfect for my needs.
I have a Hybrid Trek Dual Sport 2 I love it and its handy for gravel trails too and pretty fast..I agree if you want do the road and a bit of off road stuff it's the perfect choice..
this was a great breakdown and very helpful information towards my selection, Thank You!
l recommend a good hybrid for beginners ,road wheels ,light alloy frame ,good range of gears ,disc brakes (mechanical are easier to fix and set up) .They usually have all kinds of mounts for stuff too . AND IF N WHEN you feel to try road biking try a friends for a day or two first see if its for you then go from there :)
When I started cycling 46 years ago there were, broadly speaking:
the very expensive hand made racing bikes with tubular tires
the road bikes (cheaper versions of racing bikes with wider tired and gears) and
practical working bikes for transport, no gears, quite heavy, to carry the whole family
No mountain bikes, no aluminium bikes, no carbon bikes, no hybrids, no gravel etc. Still fun though...
Overtime the options increased enormously, for the better.
Thanks for the video.
Wow. thanks for the education. Now i know my bike is a hybrid. Thought it was a road bike because the tires are more narrow than my MTB but it has flat handlebars.
Great video. I love how you explained everything in a very easy to understand way.
I think the video doesn't address price points and what the differences mean. I think this would be a concern for most entry level cyclists. To make an entry level bike reasonably priced, carbon fiber and hydraulic disk brakes shouldn't be part of the conversation. My point being I'd hate to see an aspiring cyclist on a limited budget feel like they have to spend a small fortune to join the fun when there are many quality and affordable options.
This was awesome, thanks for explaining the difference, I want to buy a bike but had no idea about them🤦♂️
As a guy that likes to spec them out into the altument commenter, this is very informative. Once bought a nice road bike.. might of been a hybrid, But I removed the handlebars, and stem, and replaced them with BMX offerings. Fat maned the seat, Racked the back, mudguards, and chain guards.
Still tore that thing up with speed, even if I had my entire life on my back at the time. Was vagabonding across san diago at the time.
Love going fast, but I also want to be practical.
Thank you for this information! 🙏🏽
Nice video. Points are very clear. Thank you
That was great! Thanks for sharing!
I just bought a flat-bar gravel bike. At 62 and returning to cycling after a 10-year lay off, I want to enjoy the ride!
Thank you! this is a great video! I'm usually a big fan of hybrid bikes, but living in New York - we now have a decent network of citibikes for commuting. For longer rides with friends (not many offroad paths in manhattan) or if I want to do a triathalon at some point I think I am leaning towards getting a road bike.
That was excellent, thumbs up
Thank u really useful info trying to decide between the two ATM 🙂👍
Thank you for all the great info.
Nicely explained!!
Nice. Purchase first hybrid today.
Some years ago, before there was such a thing as "hybrid bikes", I had a mountain bike, but I needed a faster bike to commute to work on. Where I lived, it was quite hilly in places, and the inner city traffic was on the dangerous side. So I went to my local bike shop and found a Scott racing bike at a good price, threw on a flat bar, resulting in having to change the shifters, but that was fine. I also got flat pedals(for fast getaways - without mishap - at the lights). I really needed that upright position in the dangerous traffic, plus as a mountainbiker, I find the racing position not comfortable on the back etc. So it was comfortable, plus I had the speed and acceleration to keep me out of danger in the midst of traffic, and I was able to get up hills with relative ease.
As a beginner, I chose a hybrid bike. Comparing with ride fast, I prefer to control well and sit up >_
Let’s look at Hybrid vs Road bikes..... conclusion.... Have you considered a gravel bike? 🤦♂️
Everytime someone think to buy a (not grsvel) bike, someone of the "gravel cult", pops up and start to preach "have you ever considered s gravel bike"
Put a drop bar on a hybrid bike!
Hugo Carlos it’s the current fad for mindless morons pretending cyclocross hasn’t already been around forever. Same thing as the losers from a few years ago trying to ruin touring with their bike packing bs.
I think cyclocross is much cooler and much faster than that geavel bike of yours!😆
@@timetravelfilms727 Or wider tires on a road bike...
Great video. I was debating between getting a first-time rider a hybrid or road bike for city biking in uncertain conditions. Definitely going with a hybrid bike!
I have both a Hybrid and Road bike from Giant. Started with the Hybrid and then bought a road bike to 'Keep Up' with my casually competitive friends. The road bike isn't a lot faster top speed full effort, but it cruises noticeably faster per the same level of effort. I just went back to the Hybrid after using the Road bike for a couple months, and immediately I felt more confident tackling bumpy sidewalk turns and all. Those wide handlebars and upright position just oozed confidence compared to the narrow drop bars. Honestly for city riding I think the Hybrid would be equal in speed or faster just because I found myself breaking less knowing I could make a technical turn on narrow sidewalks or roadways.
Great video. Thanks for sharing
I currently have a 10 year old hybrid comfort bike and it weighs 17kgs! I'm overweight but ride it everywhere. I've done some 60klm rides but can't make it further than that. I''ve ordered but yet to receive a liv devote gravel bike. It's going to be a whole new world.
And now which do you feel was better? The Hybrid or gravel bike
My fx II has been in mountain and on roads and works great
Depends on the use you intended to do. For exercising and speed the road bike is
good. But for commuting and in a especially hilly area the hybrid is better because the great range of gears it got making it a less strenuous to use.
What do gears do?
@@timmyhackings5181 from my little understanding, using low gears can help you keep your cadence (number of pedals 'pushed' per minute) while going uphills. If there were no gears your cadence would drop. And high gears can help when going downhill. But I'm still trying to understand this stuff so not 100% sure
@@timmyhackings5181 exactly what they do in automobiles. Basically you get a big range of torque. When ur climbing, dropping to a lower gear increases the torque at the wheels. Which helps you climb relative easily. Although your speed will drop significantly but the pedals would feel really light to push.
And vice versa.
Never understood why road bike was better for exercise unless you drive with a group and need to keep up. The heavier and slower the bicycle, the more exercise you get for same distance and speed. If you really wanted to maximise exercise, you would be riding something like fat bike or similar.
I exercise just fine with my hybrid bike
Hybrids are available in carbon fibre frames. Just got one. At 9.5 kg with a 1x 11 gear set, it's amazing. My back at 55 just won't appreciate a road bike over time I feel. Plus I much prefer the control of a hybrid.
Thank you for sharing!
So hybrid is a cross between road and mountain, but gravel is a cross between hybrid and road?
Back in the nineties I already owned a hybrid bike, which was pretty well equipped to the standard of that time. It took me everywhere: commuting, through the forests on light trails, and even on the Ventoux, Pailheres and the Parpaillon. The last one I couldn't have done on a road bike, because after several km the tarmac went into gravel.
If I'm going uphill, I just want to get there... I don't have to win a race. Might be something to consider!
Thats me all over.
I have been riding the drop bar geometries on road for 15 years. Expensive models, professionally fit, with all bells and whistles. Occasionally, when I climb aboard a MTB or hybrid bike, my body instantly whispers "Thank you!!!!". Over the years, and I as age, the number of drop-bar models that geometrically and reasonably painlessly fit my body has dwindled to a mere handful. A tall adult with below average flexibility, very long legs, short torso and short arms would need a large frame with very short reach and very tall stack. But, as already mentioned above, the choices from non-bespoke manufacturers are very slim. I wouldn't be surprised if I eventually transition back to the hybrid geometry - the one I started my cycling journey on. As they say: the best bike is the one that fits you the best. Unless you compete in time trials or crits, a hybrid bike will fulfill its purpose as good as a drop bar bike. Ride what fits your body and don't pay attention to the Internet hype or the herd mentality.
For me I tought speed is everything, had to realize better vision and comfort are more important on the long term. So looking forward to replace road bike with hybrid. With a good lightweight wheelset I think it will also feel fast enough and climb easily.
I started to ride on a citybike, then tried a roadbike and then switched to hybrid. Im more comfortable on the hybrid bike than anything else. I not that fast on a hybrid as roadbike, but I def got more control and I enjoy my rides much more now
I bought my Hybrid 8 years ago. Dumped a bunch into it, wheels, hubs, handlebars, saddle, etc... still have it and pretty much does it all.
I have both, hybrid with suspension. Great for roads with speed humps and rough roads. 24 gears vs 20.
Great info. Thanks! I thought you helped me make up my mind but then you introduced me to a Gravel Bike....
The case for hybrids is it's cheaper and more practical. They're beginner friendly and are more comfortable. The cons are they're easy to outgrow, not as fast as road bike or tough as MTB. Having said that hybrids are currently sold out due to covid19. Btw my giant fastroad is only 22lbs with claris.
I agree, I am currently training on a hybrid bike as a beginner, I'm stronger and can pack I'm the miles. I have outgrown it and I'm ready for a road bike. But I'll be keeping it to run errands and stiff around the city
Im thinking about getting rid of the very stiff shocks. Putting on decent rigid forks. And putting. And replacing the 38mm tires with 42mm and making a smooth trail bike. Kinda like a monstercross bike but with flat bar and diff geometry
This. I'm getting into the hobby and using the offset cost of a hybrid to invest on kit, shoes, and learning to maintain my bike.
@@JeBaSIINGH23 What do you mean with outgrown it? Can't you get the same amount of exercise in shorter time and distance on it than on a faster more efficient road bike? I don't understand why people need road bicycles for exercise unless they need to ride with other road bicycles and keep up with the pace.
Amazingly explained
Hybrid is what made me love cycling and now Ive got highend road and mtn bikes
I have both a Trek hybrid and road bike and I can honestly say that I enjoy the hybrid bike more. The hybrid bike can handle all types of road and gravel trails. Also, I can ride the hybrid bike at local parks, trails, and urban cities easier than a road bike. Also, since a hybrid bike has wider tires, you don't have to worry a lot about getting flats like a road bike with skinny tires. Anyway, if I'm riding for long distances and speed, then I ride my road bike. Each bike serves their own purpose.
I dont like drop bars. More control with a flat bar.
well said mate!
I find the opposite when it comes to punctures. The pressure is usually up to 80 psi for road tyres not to puncture. Cheap rubber will however.
Very helpful video, than you.
Guys go with Trek Dual Sport 2021 2 or 3 in City. Worth every penny. Cool , fast enought , you can ride everywhere and everyone is looking at you . Love my 2021 trek ds2
Nice , never knew about stack and reach. I'm from the down-tube shifter era. LOL
Your video is very informative. I am 61 years old and I do sports on a flat route for around 20-30 cycles every day on a regular basis. I have a 2x9 road bike and a city bike with 3x9 shock absorbers. On the same route, my average speed is 22 km per unit time with my road bike and with my city bike. I have an average speed of 15-16 km. Instead of these two bikes, do you have a suggestion for a hybrid bike that is closest to the smoothness of road bikes? My aim is to have a comfortable and fast hybrid bike
I love my ridgeback hybrid bikes. They just sail along all day
I got a hybrid because there is so many trails and off road paths in my area. I use the roads for long distance and the trails are more for fun
I’m not even buying a bike but this was highly informational. Well done.
This was nicely done good sir.👍👍😎 Collect them all! It seems only logical🤔🤔😁😁🖖🖖🖖
Thank you.
I never heard of gravel bike before.
I've got a specialized crosstrail, flat bars, hydraulic disc, loads of control, one finger braking, dragging back brake round a bends, ( a motorcycle thing ) and counter steering round bends( motorcycle thing as well) with more leaverage on bars. Yep road bikes faster, or seem to be, but I'm happy with my flat bars, mudguards etc.
I'm always nervous about road bikes in crap weather, and going near any manhole covers, grates or potholes. Those thin tyres look like a whole world of trouble if it isn't a sunny day on a decent road.
Oh, and I use a £250 hybrid from decathlon, and that has been a really reliable everyday bike.
Where are you from?
I have a boardman hybrid and a giant propel road bike. Both are great. Different rides abut enjoyable Alternate summer and winter
There are carbon fibre hybrid/flat-bar bikes from Trek and Giant. Also the tyre width is not a determining factor because you may always change it with a narrower one.
A short reach and a more upright position is definitely what I need. Wouldn't want to aggravate my back.
Eh, still not high enuff, they need Bmx to handle bars for my back and a fat man's seat for my ass.
Also, the bars are great for how aggressive I drive.
Good explanation!
Thanks man.
I got a road bike,carbon frame,with full ultegra groupset with vision wheels,,yet have converted my trek 7.3fx 3x8 to a 1x10 with drop bars and shifters.and love it,the fact i can go off road,do canal paths and lite gravel is awesome,,find myself using my trek so much more and not have to worry about goin over bumps and rough surfaces is fantastic,,would highly recommend to anyone to convert your flatbars to drop bars,,so much cheaper than buying a gravel bike
How much cheaper?
@@NhanTran-ef1oj my conversion cost me about £300
Thanks!
Just got a hybrid bike as a beginner rider. Trek fx 1, hopefully it’ll be suitable for me.
Because of back issues, I converted two road bikes to straight bars with angled stems. I still have the light weight and light wheels but a more upright riding position.
I have a Schwinn GTX3 Hybrid that has an aluminum frame. I just had Tannus Tires and Evo rims installed a few days ago. I love my bike! Go HYBRID!
I’m riding a trek fx3 disc 2022 and for me it’s fine for commuting to work and fitness.
I love my hybrid Cannondale Quick Carbon 2
Okay so I bought the hybrid co-op bike and I've had hybrids for a while and I like them because you sit more upright as I have a lower back problem. The minute I got it I realize that I was leaning so far over and I come to realize there was hardly any height in the handlebars compared to my other bikes. and then the sales girl talk me into getting a medium where I had a large before and I had to raise the seat so high and that made me leave over even more. So I ended it taking it back.
I feel you could have also added e-bike's as they also have EMTB's as well as touring bikes
Im old now, the hybrid bike is my choice now
Age is just a number. Biking keeps you to retain youth.
My View is if you want to get around and just love cycling anywhere on bike paths and light gravel trails go for the hybrid
My comuter hybrid have alloy frame and carbon fork, it's pretty light. Easy choice for me.
I have a 14 year old Giant Cypress hybrid that is still going strong but I just ordered a 2021 Canyon Endurace 6.0 disc
Great explanation. Thanks!
ANTHONY SCOTT Shame it’s so wrong is all.
This was way over generalized and made comments and may do more harm than good. Many statements were absolutely false.
I´ve been looking and researching for a hybrid bike that I want to use for regular city riding, for grocery shopping and a few rides a week as exercise. I´m not riding on car roads or super long rides so I thought a hybrid would fit me better as it usually comes with wider tires as well. But when I ask for help most bicycle forums just shit on hybrids in an elitist fashion like they are worthless and I don´t get that attitude. It´s the same bullshit that I've read about the elitism against electric bikes, it´s ridiculous. Some people do not seem to understand that not everyone who are looking for a bike are people who want to do long travels in cycling gear on the motorway but just a fast enough comfortable everyday bike that´s also decently light for some fun exercise, that´s why I want a hybrid, especially since they offer quite good value at a lower price point. You can get a Merida Speed 200 for about 1000 bucks and it comes with a carbon fork and have can house up to 37 mm wide tires, which is awesome. It´s also only 10.5kilos, which isn't as light as many road bikes but it's light enough for common use and A LOT lighter than many other hybrids or commuter bikes.
And of course, I understand that if you really want to push yourself and start taking cycling more seriously as a sport of course get a road bike or a gravel bike, but not everyone wants that.
Another point is that step through frames are usually found more on cruiser and hybrid bikes rather than the high bar road/mountain bike frames.