I want to buy a bike but I'm not sure what kind to get. I would like to get one that's good for city riding but also the occasional camping/bike trail ride. Anyone have any ideas?
2007-04-27 08:43:02 · 2 answers · asked by me n' mona 4 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Unfortunately there is no perfect bike. Hybrids are good for some people, but contrary to what shop owners might sell you, they do not do what most people want. Yes you get a bike that COULD do trails and COULD ride on the road, but they do neither particularly well.
If you want to ride mountain once in a while, you are going to need a mountain bike. You were correct when you said that the hybrid won't handle it. You should put slick tires on the mountain bike for riding in the city and commuting. The tires will make all the difference. Plus, with 26" wheels, mountain bikes are more agile. That comes in handy.
2007-04-27 09:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by Jay P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hybrid is good choice for some one doing both mountain n road rides but you could always get spare tires to change on hybrid so that u can change it for road n then back to mountain with more thread for traction i dieally pick one road or mountain to get the best results or buy two
2007-04-27 10:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by Kru P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋