2007-03-06 04:23:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
A hybrid bicycle is a bicycle designed for use on roads and bike paths, with influence from both the road bicycle and the mountain bicycle. Each manufacturer is free to bias their hybrid closer to one type or the other, making it difficult to define precisely what a hybrid is. A relatively recent type of bicycle, the hybrid aims to retain the features of mountain bicycles which have made them accessible and popular, but are designed to be more suitable for urban use.
In general, hybrids use mountain bike gears to make riding in hilly environments easier, and have an upright riding position similar to a mountain bike.
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2007-03-06 13:40:13 · answer #1 · answered by Active.com 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A hybrid bike is to a road bike as a comfort bike is to a mountain bike...
A hybrid is meant primarily for on road use and has lots of creature comforts like gel saddles that make short jaunts- say under 10 or 15 miles- nice and plush. They have an upright riding position that allows you to look around and see the world at a slow pace.
However, it is these same features that make the bike uncomfortable on longer rides... placing more weight on your saddle keeps your balance a little off and despite the heavy padding your butt will get sore because you "sink in" and make contact with more of your "soft spots". Handling becomes more difficult because you have to little pressure on the handlebar. The comfortable things also weigh more so it takes more energy to move the bike, thereby getting you tired faster.
2007-03-06 16:19:18 · answer #2 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bikes which run on fossil fuel as well as solar energy or batteries.
2007-03-06 12:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋