I'm looking to buy a hybrid bike for around £350. The last bike I got was about 18 years ago. It was suggested I get a hybrid as I wanted something quicker than a MTB but a bit tougher and comfortable than a road bike.
I'm hoping to use it to cycle to work which is about 3 miles on roads and paths. I may have to bump up and down a few pavements. I would also like to be able to take it on cycle tracks, but nothing too rough.
I like the look of Ridgeback Genesis Day 0, but will it get damaged and punctured too easily, or will it be too uncomfortable off road. My secondary options are the Trek 7200Fx or the Giant X-Sport.
Should I get the Ridgeback and fit tougher tires?
Any advice, opinions or alternates would be appreciated.
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I'm looking to buy a hybrid bike for around £350. The last bike I got was about 18 years ago. It was suggested I get a hybrid as I wanted something quicker than a MTB but a bit tougher and comfortable than a road bike.
I'm hoping to use it to cycle to work which is about 3 miles on roads and paths. I may have to bump up and down a few pavements. I would also like to be able to take it on cycle tracks, but nothing too rough.
I like the look of Ridgeback Genesis Day 0, but will it get damaged and punctured too easily, or will it be too uncomfortable off road. My secondary options are the Trek 7200Fx or the Giant X-Sport.
Should I get the Ridgeback and fit tougher tires?
Any advice, opinions or alternates would be appreciated.
cheers tony
Don't get a Hybrid, get a Mountain Bike and fit slicks !
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Graham
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good call. continental grand prix tyres are superb on my mtb. I manage to leave a fair few roadies for dead. Always pisses them off some!! (especially as my bike is still only halfway through its gradual upgrade process, hence why I keep asking for advice!!)
Don't get a Hybrid, get a Mountain Bike and fit slicks !
And have gearing that's lower than needed and have to fit mudguards and a rack too, and almost certainly have completely pointless bouncy front suspension at this price point that will pogo on hills, add to the maintenance and weight and provide no real benefits on roads aside from if the OP rides across cobbles on a regular basis... why?
For the job and price in hand a hybrid with a rigid front fork strikes me as the better way to go, and I'd be looking hardest at the Dawes and Ridgebacks.
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