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steelspider
09-14-01, 02:47 PM
Hello All,

I am new to the biking industry. I would like to buy a bike that would be great for a 7-10 mile trip to work as well as a few trail rides for select weekends. Does anyone know good websites to do research on all the competing hybrids? Does anyone have a suggestions to help me get started? Does anyone know of any good bike shops west of Sacramento?

Any help would be greately appreciated.

Thanks
.....The Spider

aerobat
09-14-01, 04:41 PM
Hi Steelspider, welcome to the forums!

I guess the answer depends on what the trails you're going to be riding are like. If they're fairly smooth with no major hills a hybrid probably will be OK, especially if the commuting you're going to do is on pavement. A hybrid will give you good speed and handling on the roads and is alright for smooth trails. If the trail riding is more extreme you might want to consider a mountain bike, with smaller diameter tires (1.5) for the commute.

I've been riding a Giant Innova hybrid for the last six or seven years which I commute on 40 kms/day, and have taken it on some trails as well, you just have to go a little slower with the thinner tires than you would with a mountain bike.
Good luck!