Trek, Specialized, Giant or Cannondale Hybrid?

Question

Which is the best for the money?

Answer 1

Well I work at a place where we sell Specialized, so I'm biased a little. But ride all 4, in the same day, checking for the same things on every bike. The thing about bicycles is that the components that make the biggest ride difference(drivetrain, brakes, suspension, ect.) are made by somebody else and they are availible with whatever brand you want, the difference lies in frame geometry and materials. Everyone is different, everyone rides different. So figure out which bikes are in your price range, pick a sunny saturday or sunday and go bike shopping. Pick whatever feels best. Most brands/bike shops will offer a lifetime warranty on the frame, if they don't consider going somewhere else, and if you keep your bike tuned, regardless of brand, the parts will last a really long time(unless you ride real hard but that doesn't happen to too many hybrids).

Don't forget wear a helmet, it'll could save your life. Ride on

Answer 2

It depends what you mean by 'long rides'. If you're going to do 100 miles a day for several days in a row, you need a touring bike. This is because its comfortable over long periods, its strongly built to take a lot of use and its specially designed to take panniers and a heavy load. If you're going to ride fast over anything up to 100+ miles, but you're doing one day outings (or you're racing, or riding mainly for fitness) then get a road bike - light, fast, responsive (a thoroughbred amongst bikes). Like a thoroughbred horse though, these bikes need tender loving care to stay on top form, they're a bit skittish and they're fragile. They're also not the most comfortable ride, because they're built for speed, not comfort. If you're doing 50+ miles on mixed terrain and speed is less important than durability and stability, then get an ATB of some kind. Probably a hardtail with good front suspension. If you're mainly pottering about (even over quite long distances) and most of your riding is in the city, on road and light trails, then consider another hybrid. These are tough, flexible and easy to live with. There are some interesting gearhub ones appearing - they really make life easy. My first try-outs in each category: Touring - Cannondale, Specialised Road - Bianchi, Trek, Cannondale ATB - Klein, Specialised, Trek. Hybrid - Cannondale (especially the Vintage), Spec

Answer 3

Everyone has their favorites, but of those I would definately go with a Specialized and then a Trek. Specialized has a lifetime warranty on their frames, and also a great warranty on the components. Bang for the buck I think that's it.

Answer 4

MTB giant
Road SPECIALIZED.