HELP! ---- Whats the Best/Coolest Hybrid Bike out there ? ? ? ? ----
Hi Guys
I road MTBike's alot up to about 12 years ago when my son was born. Now I'm so far out of shape I would like to get back into riding. I will be riding mostly road and paved trails. I was looking and found the bike I liked alot. The Cannondale CX1 it has disc brake and a shock/fork but is still a hybrid and with 700 wheels.
All the dealers in So.Cal. are out of this bike in Size LG and Cannondale is sold out of the 2011's and will not have the 2012's till Oct. or Nov.
So I would like to see if you guys know of any other Cool/sport ones out there.
Just kidding, but I would suggest looking at a cyclocross bike. Very little compromise as a road bike (with road tires) and more than adequate for paved trails. If you're not going to be riding on rough terrain, don't bother getting a bike with suspension - it will only sap energy.
That was the cool thing with this CX1 it had the head shock that had Lockout.
ads weight, not the right tool for the job. I think this qualifies as a cool hybrid.
You could spend a lot or a little. I would buy something like this:
Well I'm working my way back into shape so I would like to wait alittle for a road bike. What would be most Comfy a 29er MTBike with slicks or a hybrid type. I was told to go with a hybrid as it will be faster then a MTBike but you will be more upright and it will feel better?
Thanks for all the great info.
I don't think that Cannondale CX looks bad at all for a hybrid bike :-)
Bear in mind how secure your bike will be if it's going to be locked up somewhere. Hybrids may not be cool but they're very popular with thieves who prefer flat bars (most thieves aren't god riders). You may be better off getting a beater bike than anything shiny.
Don't ruin a 29er MTB by putting slicks on. Or any MTB. MTBs are good for trails, not for commuting. Slick-tyred flat bar hybrids do fulfil a purpose.
NB Bad Boys look great but the parts spec is below par for the price, eg they have an Alivio rear derailer IIRC.
Bear in mind how secure your bike will be if it's going to be locked up somewhere. Hybrids may not be cool but they're very popular with thieves who prefer flat bars (most thieves aren't god riders). You may be better off getting a beater bike than anything shiny.
Don't ruin a 29er MTB by putting slicks on. Or any MTB. MTBs are good for trails, not for commuting. Slick-tyred flat bar hybrids do fulfil a purpose.
NB Bad Boys look great but the parts spec is below par for the price, eg they have an Alivio rear derailer IIRC.
i dunno man on MTBR there are a LOT of commuters, and a LOT of them are in the 29er forum. i think they'd beg to differ with you here.. a rigid 29er with some mild tires could be an awesome commuter.
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i dunno man on MTBR there are a LOT of commuters, and a LOT of them are in the 29er forum. i think they'd beg to differ with you here.. a rigid 29er with some mild tires could be an awesome commuter.
My sig used to be a PlatyPius quote along the lines of: "Putting slicks on your MTB is like putting a dress on your best friend Bob. He won't look like a woman, and he won't ride like one either."
In any case, it's a waste of a good 29er to neuter it in this way. Let 29" Bob be a man.
i dunno man on MTBR there are a LOT of commuters, and a LOT of them are in the 29er forum. i think they'd beg to differ with you here.. a rigid 29er with some mild tires could be an awesome commuter.
Yeah, but those guys and their slicks are mercillessly mocked when their backs are turned.
Seriously, though, if you want a bike to ride on the road, don't use an MTB and put slicks on it. Buy something that is geared and built for the road. There's a lot more differences between road and mountain bikes than just the size of the tires.
The only exception I'd make is if you still want to ride both MTB and road, but can only afford one bike. However, since you're looking for a hybrid, I assume that's not the case.
Standard advice here. Define your intended uses, visit some LBS's and share that info along with price range, cycling experience/ preferences, then get sized/ fitted to some bikes of interest and head out on test rides - on the roads, and for some duration. This will give you an idea of fit, feel, ride and handling differences of the bikes, and you can whittle your choices from there.
As long as you're keeping to shorter rides, IMO a hybrid is a fine choice, but I suggest thinking more 'road' and less 'MTB' and abandon thoughts of suspension forks and disc brakes. The suspension fork is more of a disadvantage on the road and cantilevers are more than sufficient - with the right pads.
If you think you'll ever be interested in doing longer rides, consider a drop bar bike. As was stated previously, it allows for different hand positions (thus providing a level of comfort) on those longer rides. Because the industry recognizes that not everyone races or seeks an aero position, there are what's called 'relaxed' or endurance bikes, which allow for a slightly more upright riding position, while retaining the advantages of drop bar bikes.
FWIW, offered because of a comment you made, not everyone riding drop bar bikes is all that fit, so don't feel the need to buy a hybrid now, get in better shape, then buy a second (drop bar) bike in the near future. But again, hybrids will do you fine, just as long as the rides are kept shorter.
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