These are the specifications: Frame: GT Transeo Triple Triangle alloy smooth welded hydroformed (TTDT) Fork: SR Suntour NVX-DS HLO 75mm travel pre-load adj. Hydraulic Lockout Front Derailleur: Shimano FD M191 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus Number of Gears: 24 Shifters: Shimano Altus EF-51 Rapid Fire plus Chainset: Suntour NEX Chainrings: 48/38/28 Bottom Bracket: Cartridge sealed Cassette: Sunrace 8spd 11-32t Chain: KMC Z72 Pedals: Nylon Brakeset: Tektro MD-M300 Mechanical disc 160mm rotor Brake Levers: Shimano EF-51 Handlebars: GT Type R flat riser bar 31.8 × 640mm Stem: GT alloy stem Headset: Integrated 1 1/8 sealed bearing Grips: GT Wings Rims: Jalco JD200 Double Wall Alloy 32h Front Hub: All Terra Alloy 32h Disc Specific Rear Hub: All Terra Alloy 32h Freehub Disc Specific Spokes: Stainless steel 14g Front Tyre: 700×40c Innova LandTracker puncture protection Rear Tyre: 700×40c Innova LandTracker puncture protection Saddle: GT All Terra bio-morphic Seatpost: GT All Terra two bolt alloy Seat Binder: GT All Terra cold forged clamp QR
Is this bike good for a hybrid at this price (from my local bike shop)? I'm only going to use it for local rides and sometimes to the gym. Or should I get a Carrera Crossfire 2 from halfords for 270GBP = 428USD. But halfords are very bad at assembling bikes so I don't feel like buying from them.
Have you considered the trek Fx 7.4? Similar price point with a carbon fork to smooth out a lot of bumps.
I gotta say, based on the tire size (40 mm?) and the fact that you have hydraulic adjustable fork, this sounds like a mountain bike not really a hybrid.
Nothing you said about how you plan to ride this bike makes me think its the right one for you.
If u have a Performance Bicycle shop near you, the transeo 4.0 sells for $499.99 but still, based on ur ride type, u should look at more of a hybrid like the specialized cirrus or trek fx series.
I gotta say, based on the tire size (40 mm?) and the fact that you have hydraulic adjustable fork, this sounds like a mountain bike not really a hybrid.
This style of hybrid is called a dual-sport. It's meant for mixed pavement and dirt riding. It makes sense if you're planning to do considerable amount of riding on dirt roads and want the extra cush of the front shock.
If weight reduction and crisp handling on decent roads take precedence over comfort on dirt, then a rigid fork bike like an FX certainly makes more sense.
