Hybrid Bicycles - Post pictures of your Hybrid

This is my dumpster find Nikishi cromoly Hybrid. This is a picture from last summer. Now it has a different rack, proper fenders, a tan B17, shorter reach stem andergo grips. My son is riding it. Absolutely great all-purpose bike.

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk51/badmother-bikes/Nikishihybrid1.jpg

My steptrough alu Diamant Hybrid. Used to have flatbars that I did not like so I put Northroads.

This bike is getting a tune up ths winter. Nead greasing, new cabels and housing, two new front chainwheels, chain and casette. Did not take good pix since I am not used to hybrids being presented like this.

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk51/badmother-bikes/DSC00122.jpg

Not sure if this qualifies as it is my commuter/errand/touring(hybrid?) bike. I guess I need another bike :D

After 15 or so years with the same bike it was time to get a new bike. That's not counting my Crusier that I traded in as I just could not get into riding it,,,,,,,,,

Here is my custom Jamis Allergo 2,,,,,

glen

My Raleigh. Smoothest shifting bike I've ever ridden. Has taken me the entire length of the Katy Trail twice.

My 2008 Giant Cypress. It helped me return to cycling and lose 40 lbs. It's been 100% reliable.

Michael

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I still don't know why you bought that, Michael. You replaced it within a few months, no?

This is my dumpster find Nikishi cromoly Hybrid. This is a picture from last summer. Now it has a different rack, proper fenders, a tan B17, shorter reach stem andergo grips. My son is riding it. Absolutely great all-purpose bike.

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk51/badmother-bikes/Nikishihybrid1.jpg

The cranks on that look kind of like the ones on my 1994 Nishiki hybrid. You might want to check out the recall forum and see if they are the infamous Shimano Death Cranks- they can crack at any time. If so, you can get them replaced for free by Shimano with cranks that don't look as cool but are less likely to fall apart on you. The recall kit includes a new bottom bracket, new cranks, new front derailleur and new chain.

Here's my 2009 Trek 7.6FX. Modifications so far: Terry Fly Ti saddle, Wellgo clipless pedals, Ergo GR2 clamp-on grips with bar ends, scratches and new front brake cable following a crash. Oh, and a little bell.

Here is mine, however I will post update soon I just ordered ergo grips, fenders, and Vittoria tires :-)
Current is GT Transeo 2.0 Disc, Trek light with flash option, Generic back flasher, Epic Designs frame bag.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/3820333329_2b378e596d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2524/3820333413_b2528a8163.jpg

I still don't know why you bought that, Michael. You replaced it within a few months, no?

True, true, true.

It still is used as a utility bike. There is a 30 mile crushed stone path in Northern Illinois, should I take the Cypress?

Michael

Here's a photo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9320902@N04/1375536981/) of the hybrid that got me back into cycling back in June 2007. I looked at Trek, Specialized, Fuji, but decided on this one. Bike was very responsive and served me well.

I ended up selling it in May 2008 to one of my cousins. Funny, because when ever we ride, I always check the computer, check/adjust derailleurs,brakes,etc. or just ride it.

Funny, because when ever we ride, I always check the computer, check/adjust derailleurs,brakes,etc. or just ride it.

Nice bike, what is the above statement has to do with selling your bike?

Nice bike, what is the above statement has to do with selling your bike?

That I enjoy working on the bike and because my cousin doesn't know how to do it.

I'm glad to see the new Hybrid forum, and did vote yes for it. Here's my '93 Bianchi Avenue that I bought new. Bianchi's term for the hybrid series at the time was "Cross Terrain". It has a chrome moly lugged steel frame.

Modifications include Sun wheels with sealed bearings from Harris cyclery. Schwalbe Marathon 700x32 tires, and closer ratio (than original) 6 speed freewheel.
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/BianchiAvenuerear.jpg

SKS fenders and Transit rear rack.
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/Avenuesideclose.jpg

Ergon grips and Patrick Star navigation system.
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/BianchiAvenuefront.jpg

I'm glad to see the new Hybrid forum, and did vote yes for it. Here's my '93 Bianchi Avenue that I bought new. Bianchi's term for the hybrid series at the time was "Cross Terrain".

Modifications include Sun wheels with sealed bearings from Harris cyclery. Schwalbe Marathon 700x32 tires, and closer ratio (than original) 6 speed freewheel.
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/BianchiAvenuerear.jpg

SKS fenders and Transit rear rack.
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/Avenuesideclose.jpg

Ergon grips and Patrick Star navigation system.
http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss306/mlskol/BianchiAvenuefront.jpg

Nice Bianchi. Mmmmmmmmmm...lugs.

After 15 or so years with the same bike it was time to get a new bike. That's not counting my Crusier that I traded in as I just could not get into riding it,,,,,,,,,

Here is my custom Jamis Allergo 2,,,,,

glen

Yours might be my favorite so far. Where did you get that cut out saddle?

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w226/njkr/Photo13.jpg
Nice. Here is my 2 year old Trek 7000. I've done some upgrades to add some speed / strength due to my size. The bike has been a lot of fun.

Both of you guys pics are not showing.

Nice Trek..ride on.

96 Trek 790 commuter bike. I pedaled through the Boston Big Dig to Charleston all 4 seasons for
most of it's construction. With plenty of centuries on it I guesstimate about 24,000 miles.
A bottle generator lit the front and rear lights. It is still in great shape as I gave it to a family
member.

I replaced the Trek 790 with a Specialized Tricross as a winter bike commuter/fun bike.
I consider the Tricross a hybrid as I don't believe it is a true cross bike. I like the Tricross
as I had never used drop bars in the winter time before.:)

96 Trek 790 commuter bike. I pedaled through the Boston Big Dig to Charleston all 4 seasons for
most of it's construction. With plenty of centuries on it I guesstimate about 24,000 miles.
A bottle generator lit the front and rear lights. It is still in great shape as I gave it to a family
member.

Hey I lived in Weymouth for years almost 20 actually. I lived up on the hill next to the Sons of Italy off Broad st. Too Funny, small world

The Big Dig in Boston was the greatest face-lift ever done to a city. It has its bad press but man is the city beautiful now. I can actually get around it now with my tractor trailers. Great piece of engineering,to bad the contractors were corrupt

Big Dig.. thought it was the crooked politicians that set the stage for stealing tax money.
OFD. I've been in Weyouth for 12 years now. I did find a mostly side street route to get
to Boston.:) (C-dale flat bar 10-speed)

I was East Weymouth, We inadvertently ruined the town. What happend was we voted to go from town government to a city government. Sounded like a great idea at the time, there would be more money available for the new police station / fire station (incredible building) new police cars and the ladder truck that didn't fit in the new fire station ( don't get me going on that 1)

What we didn't realize was going to happen was we now had city zoning. well this is what happened. Everyone that could subdivided there property, built a 2nd house then sold them both & got out of Dodge.
Condos and apartment complexes went up where ever the was enough land.
Then the infrastructure failed, There was insignificant water pressure to feed all these new dwellings, the roads couldn't handle to congestion. Getting around during peak hours was imposable. That was 10 years ago, What a mess

Flat bars are good for riding around the block and for shorter trips...

Grab this bull by the horns. It will put you in a more aero, more efficient and more 'aggressive' position than your drops and you can rest your arms on the grips...
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Cannondale H300 CAAD1

My Backup Bike is an '03 Big Buzz. Spends most of its time hanging in the garage; most of my miles since 2006 have been recumbent.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z284/JanMM/bigbuzz1.jpg

I'm partial to road bikes and C/V, so does this creation pass as a hybrid? I think it does for the following reasons. Positioning is between road and mountain, gearing is the same, and shifting is on the bar. While the wheels are road, they will accept tires up to 25c or perhaps 28c. The seat will be changed to a black one, and I'll probably put on a matching wheelset. What do true hybrid riders think?

I'm partial to road bikes and C/V, so does this creation pass as a hybrid? I think it does for the following reasons. Positioning is between road and mountain, gearing is the same, and shifting is on the bar. While the wheels are road, they will accept tires up to 25c or perhaps 28c. The seat will be changed to a black one, and I'll probably put on a matching wheelset. What do true hybrid riders think?

The key word was creation, so yes

Absolutely a hybrid. If that's OK with you. I said "Nice hybrid!" to a friend riding a sweet Colnago roadie customized with risers. He didn't smile when i said that, not everybody wants to be a hybrid rider. My Marin is marketed as a "flat bar road bike" to appeal to a market that doesn't want a so-called hybrid, but it's a hybrid, and AZ's Colnago is no longer a road bike.

Hybrids can have drop bars and road bikes can have flat bars. Handlebars alone do not define the bike.

If I attach drop bars to my FCR 3 is it a roadie?http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/6897/img6806c.jpg

Pretty nice, take good care of it

Very nice - indeed!

As an aside, the most informative - to the viewer - way to photograph a bicycle is from the drive-side so the derailleurs and cranks and all are manifested.

Here's a build I helped with... my friend's Marin Hamilton that started out as an urban fixed / ss that got an Alfine 8 speed internal hub and trekking bars so that it would be better suited fro a little ride from here to Alaska.

Way off in the back is my other 20 that underwent a great transmogrification...

Was out cruisin' with my camera again. This was taken in Battery Park - where American cannons pounded British warships during the War of 1812.....

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp323/nagognog/IMG_0531.jpg

Here's a build I helped with... my friend's Marin Hamilton that started out as an urban fixed / ss that got an Alfine 8 speed internal hub and trekking bars so that it would be better suited fro a little ride from here to Alaska.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/marin1.jpg

Way off in the back is my other 20 that underwent a great transmogrification...

That is sweet, I think I want a front rack on my bike. I am sure Topeak must make a quick track front rack. I have to replenish my Bike funds though

Sixty Fiver, you've got some pretty nice bikes.

Hey Panthers, the grip you have on the bike,the short lil bullhorn? how do you use it? is it like a bar end? look kinda short tho.

Shop around for a better price if you're thinking of a purchase:

http://www.rei.com/product/793702

My 2007 Trek 7100 - with some modifications.

My 2007 Trek 7100 - with some modifications.

Is the bird a squeezie horn? Is it real? I can't quite tell.

Sixty Fiver, you've got some pretty nice bikes.

Thanks.

Is the bird a squeezie horn? Is it real? I can't quite tell.

A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush :50:

I just like saying that

I'd imagine the parrot has something to do with margaritas and fruitcakes...

http://www.kingbain.com/components/com_expose/expose/img/alb_26/img_1250212142_66_lg.jpg

Bought this bike this summer, from Canadian Tire and have already done about 600 km on it. Ignore the different wheels, the bike originally came with 24 spoke front and back and well at the 400 km the back tire was spitting out spokes on every trip so i bought a new 32 spoke Ken wheel from my LBS. Anyways really getting into riding because of this bike. Hope it last me a long time ..... even though its a Ctire bike :P

Was out cruisin' with my camera again. This was taken in Battery Park - where American cannons pounded British warships during the War of 1812.....

http://i424.photobucket.com/albums/pp323/nagognog/IMG_0531.jpg

Your v-brakes are a little off and should be almost parallel to the fork blades... I am guessing that the spacers are reversed

I was going to say: Are those the original wheels? But you've answered my query! Thanks...32 X3 laced is the way to go. After all - the wheels are, along with the brakes, the most important part(s) of a bicycle in my view. So I always look at the wheels first. I'd never counsel someone to buy cheap wheels.

But these days many of the manufacturers are doing just that - supplying utterly cheap - and lousy - wheels. In order to increase their profits, their marketing departments started a blitz of ads saying that having a radial front wheel was the coolest! If you don't run radial wheels up front - you're not cool, hip, and with it, Dude. And similar for the rear wheel as well. And you know what? People bought it.

So to anyone out there, I'll drop a nugget of advice: If you are buying a new bike at your LBS, always look at the wheels. If there are 18 or 20 spokes up front, And a low number like 24 in the rear - be prepared to get some 'real' wheels and factor that into the total cost of the new bicycle. Those low spoke-count wheels aren't cool, they are stupid and cheap to manufacture. Leave the radial-spoked wheels to the professional racers out there. In my perspective, they have no business being on bicycles that are going to go wheeling around town and/or weekend touring or such.

And on that note - remember: A professional racer has sponsors who will gladly replace a wheel for their rider without hesitation. You, most likely, do not.

<EDIT> 65 - or it could be the camera angle. Anywho, they are just fine - perfect even - thank you. Nice even contact and have never needed adjustment since I installed them last year. Remember - I had the Avid SD 3's that were nothing but trouble.These are Avid SD 7's - which I highly recommend to people looking for some really good, and not too expensive, v-brakes. Both pads up front, and rear, are 2mm off the rims on both side - at the front of the pads.

<EDIT> 65 - or it could be the camera angle. Anywho, they are just fine - perfect even - thank you. Nice even contact and have never needed adjustment since I installed them last year. Remember - I had the Avid SD 3's that were nothing but trouble.These are Avid SD 7's - which I highly recommend to people looking for some really good, and not too expensive, v-brakes. Both pads up front, and rear, are 2mm off the rims on both side - at the front of the pads.

That isn't camera angle, the brakes are indeed off.

I'm not touching them. They work as intended with 2mm distance. Thanks anywho.

panthers - It is the position of the brake arms relative to the forks and not the position of the brake pads relative to the rim I was looking at.