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Old 07-18-12, 09:38 AM
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SlimRider
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Welcome To Bike Forums, Eefer!

Why do you want to buy a hybrid, when you already have a splendid bicycle?

If it's a matter of an upright sitting position, you could just change the handlebars.

If it's a matter of having your hands near the brakes, you could have cross lever brakes installed and just ride the hoods, exclusively.


Cross Lever Brakes

Of course, if you'd just prefer to add another bike to your collection, that's perfectly understandable too

According to the bikes you've listed, they're all really nice bikes. However, I would suggest eliminating the suspended fork at your current price point. A suspended fork brings with it more moving parts. At that price level, they're more moving cheap parts and that's just repair potential, leading to eventual added expense.

Also, you could remain at the higher price level and get an aluminum framed comfort hybrid, or you could get a less expensive steel framed hybrid. The best steel frame of the bunch comes from Giant in the form of the Cypress ST ~ $350. The Giant Cypress is made of chromoly steel. It's strong. It's light. It's durable. If you should ever desire an upgrade, it would be worth it, because your chromoly steel frame could quite possibly last another lifetime.
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