I am looking for in the price range 300-600 dollars. I would use it generally for city streets but would not like to be limited to this. Or should I just get a mountain bike because I might be riding trails?
2007-09-12 09:52:24 · 5 answers · asked by mnnydb 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
There are plenty of good choices in that price range. Most are overseas made and they use the same few component options, so it's almost a commodity-type of purchase.
Any would be fine for dirt roads, rail-trails, smooth singletrack etc.
You'd want a mountain bike for hard core singletrack w roots, rocks, technical sections.
2007-09-12 09:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel differently than most about hybrids. If you want to ride on trail at all, a hybrid might not be the right choice. Yes, a hybrid is designed for riding on the road and it can do some packed trails, but what you get with a hybrid is something that does nothing particularly well. I would get a mountain bike. You can always put smooth tires on it if road use is what you want.
2007-09-12 14:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by Jay P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are thinking of trail riding I'd agree with Jay P. Nothing wrond with a hybrid but it won't work on anything but mild trials without lose gravel, mud, sand and minimal hills etc. A MTB of couse will. Smooth tires will make it a streetable bike as well. The problem is switching out the tires. I have 2 sets of wheels on mine - one with smooth hi pressure tires one with knobbies. I all depends on if your really going to trail ride or not.
2007-09-12 23:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out the Jamis Coda and the Fuji Absolute. Two great hybrid bikes.
2007-09-12 13:22:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the giant cypress is a good bang for the buck. good in cities but can handle light off road use like a fire road etc.
2007-09-12 10:01:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋