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2018

HYBRID BUYERS GUIDE

 



HYBRID BIKES

Cycle to work, ride for fitness and fun. Hybrid bikes are built for the city, bike paths and the open road - featuring a blend of road bike efficiency with mountain bike stability and control. They're the do-it-all's of the cycling world and let riders enjoy the best that both mountain and road bikes have to offer. There are many different kinds of hybrid bikes for every kind of riding style, find your style!

Mountain Inspired Hybrids

Follow your own path where ever the road leads you with mountain bike inspired hybrids. These bikes feature mountain bike like front suspension, wider tires a flat hand bars for an upright position. They're lighter and more casual than a mountain bike yet are capable enough to take on dirt paths or gravel trails. These bikes give you the best qualities of a mountain bike with the speed of a road bike making them great for town-to-trail adventures.

Road Inspired Hybrids

Speed meets stability in road inspired hybrid bikes. These hybrids start with a road bike frame and add flat handlebars for a more comfortable riding experience. Some of these hybrids are so similar to road bikes that the only major difference is the flat handlebars. These bikes make great fitness or transportation bikes and are best suited for an urban city environment where their thin wheels, quick speed and easy handling make riding a breeze. 

Fitness Urban Hybrid Giant Specialized Bike

Fitness Bikes

Fitness bikes are a great way to stay fit and make transportation around town a breeze. These bikes incorporate a frame that is two thirds road and one third mountain giving you a light, smooth ride with stable 700c road wheels. Their upright geometry is great for comfortably riding city streets or country roads. Fitness bikes feature a wide range of gears for a quick sporty ride where ever the road takes you.  

Cruiser and Comfort Inspired Hybrids

These confidence inspiring bikes make leisurely rides or commutes comfortable and relaxing. These light weight fun bikes will bring you back to your childhood days of cruising around the neighborhood. Most offer a low frame for easy entry and can be mounted with front and side baskets for convenient storage. The comfortable frame, wing back handle bars and nice big saddles make these bikes perfect for a leisurely pace in luxury.

Utility Hybrids

Ride to work, meet friends for lunch, hit the gym then pick up dinner. Utility hybrid bikes make living a healthy active lifestyle easy. Utility bikes feature light weight designs, road bike inspired frames, dropped or flat hand bars and rear racks or panniers for increased carrying capacity. These bikes are at home on the roads or gravel paths and are great for riders who carry their life on their bike.