I am going to buy a hybrid some time in the next two weeks. I am thinking of the Specialized Sirrus Comp or Sport the Trek FX 7.6 or the Gary Fisher Mendota, but I am open to other suggestions. Does anyone have any good ideas? I have less then $1000 to spend maybe a tad more if there are noticable differences. I use it for comuting but definatly will go on long rides on the weekends.
2007-03-17 17:14:38 · 5 answers · asked by sdbiker 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Probobly the two most important features for me are durability and speed.
2007-03-17 18:54:38 · update #1
I'd say forget a hybrid if you would like to go on longer rides. The hand position offered by a flat bar is limited. You will find that it can be tiresome and you'll possibly get aches related to having only one hand position. You would be better off with a regular road bike with a drop bar but one with a more upright position to mimic the position on a hybrid.
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=22259
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/06/CUSA/model-6SA4T.html
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/road/3/
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/07_bikes/venturasport.html
http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/bikes_category.php?id=95
2007-03-18 07:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by Ben P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at the local shop, we carry fishers and treks. I like the trek 7600, it comes with great components, xt stuff. Its a great bike and the bare metal finish with the clear looks good. Ive assembled a few of them and there very nice bikes, probally the highest end hybrid ive ever dealt with.Ive only built 1 fisher mendota, its a 700c or 29er right. Im not very sure on the components, but from what I remember it has disc brakes. I cant say ive worked on alot of specialzeds, a few. There nice bikes. Personally if it was me I would go with the fisher becouse I have had more luck with thier bikes and they seem to be better built for some reason. Dont get me wrong the Treak is a great bike, but I think you should consider the fisher over them. I hope I heled, good luck with the purchase!
2007-03-18 01:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by Tony O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally like the lineup from KHS. They tend to have a better quality build and 1 or 2 steps higher grade components than Trek, Gary Fisher (same as Trek with a different name) or Specialized.
2007-03-18 18:48:32 · answer #3 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grab a Kona Jake the Snake----its TOUGH! ( www.ebay.com---click Sporting Goods---then SEARCH 'Hybrid bikes' ---you'll find COOL rigs with wonderful price tags! )----Enjoy your rides!
2007-03-19 23:47:14 · answer #4 · answered by hummerhead2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all of the bikes you mention are pretty good
but I prefer the Specialized (very durable and sturdy)
your price range is good, so you have options
2007-03-18 08:57:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋