Hybrid Bicycles - Hybridized MTBs

Show off your Hybridized MTBs here.

I have a 1990? GT Timberline. Current changes are Sakae SX triple road cranks, Shimano Deore FD, Kenda 26"x1.5" tires, Ergon grips, Planet bike fenders, rack and Wald folding baskets, and Sunrace indexed thumb shifters.
Here's an pic I took today:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64/Ropefish/DSC01261.jpg

Cruiser bars for the upright position and Michelin Country Rocks for better road ride.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3632982477_2bbe72fdd9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesterofpuppets/3632982477/)

'88 Alpine Monitor Pass

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/Sirrus-Rider/07%20Bikes/053-1.jpg

1987 Kuwahara Cascade...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/kuwiewhitedoor1.jpg

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/kuwietour2.jpg

2001 Rocky Mountain Team Only Vertex. Now with rigid fork, 26*1" slicks and electric assist. Platform pedals were put on so my mom could try it. I ride with Time Atac mtb pedals on all my bikes.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3180/2874003244_6e2deb566d.jpg

RM Team Vertex and Bionx... must be fast.

Hybridized mtbs are like alcoholic girlfriends.
Wicked fun, but painful to look at.

I have some pictures that are painful to look at but they are on my home computer. I swapped in fat 2.0 slicks and added both vertical style as well as drop style bars ends to a nasty old MTB I found in the trash. It was my first "commuter". It's fast for a MTB and all the bar ends add some versatility and comfort. It's a bit odd though and I'm much more comfortable and even faster on the hybrid I converted to a road bike.

I bought a used Ritchey Ascent in 1987. Ended up with a frame too big for mountain biking, so I biased the gearing toward road use and put Specialized Nimbus tires on it. Turned out to be an excellent and comfortable all-purpose bike. I rode it to work for years, and may do so again. Work was 7.5 miles away then and is now about 20 as the bicycle rolls.

An early '90s Marin Muir Woods I found at the dump and built up as a hybrid and gave to a local teenager. The fenders, bars, shifters, and levers were from the dump as well. The rack and the saddle bags were $5 at a yard sale. I believe I paid $15 for the saddle off ebay. I had the tires and crankset on hand. It only needed a new 7 speed cassette. It was a really nice ride. I was glad to pass it along.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/pastorbobnlnh/Marin%20Muir%20Woods/MarinMWsideJan232009.jpg

Another Kuwahara...1985 Sierra Grande that I picked up yesterday that is already good to go anywhere.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/sierragrande3.jpg

http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq334/Masifan/DSC01699.jpg

http://www.wirewd.com/bike/hardware/stowage/panniers/view.jpg
Pretty much a XC frame, 26x1.75 Vittoria Adventure up front, 26x1.5 WTB Slickasaurus in back. The SKS plastic front fender isn't mounted presently.

Still good enough for singletracks, too.

Don't yet have a camera, so can't upload pics, but I guess my main bike quaifies (:D)
I've built it up starting with an '05 Giant Rainier (mid-level xc hardtail) -- what's left of that is the frame, (rebuilt) headset, and f/d.
The rest: Sram x9 gripshift, midcage r/d, 12-25 road cassette; BB7 brakes w/ SD7 levers, Shimano lx crank and 520 pedals; Giant carbon seatpost/Selle Italia; Mavic 717disc on XT hubs; Panaracer Pasela TG folding (1.5); a nice, 'new old stock' Marzocchi MX Comp air fork (one of the good ones, made in Italy circa 2005, weight about 3.5lbs).
All up: bike is just under 25 lbs, v. fast, and rides/handles perfectly for my needs.

Karate Monkey, 1x9, Pasela TG 35's. I use it as my commuter and joy-riding bike. I'm sitting up enough to comfortably watch traffic and enjoy scenery.

these are some great rides!

Yay! Finally a spot for Hybridized MTBs! I'll post mine when I get a chance to take picture of 'er.

Y2K Kona Nunu. I put 1.5 Armadillos on it and the
suspension fork doesn't work anymore. Barends on
risers puts it firmly in the comfort bike category.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr147/Rod_Smith/GLORYrod.jpg
Photo by Joel Gwadz

i guess this goes here?
2007 Specialized Hardrock Sport with Michelin Transworld City 26 X 1.95 tires on it. it now has probably 1000 more miles on it, reflectors all over the seat stays and seatpost, and is a lot dirtier than it was in this pic.

An early '90s Marin Muir Woods I found at the dump and built up as a hybrid and gave to a local teenager. The fenders, bars, shifters, and levers were from the dump as well. The rack and the saddle bags were $5 at a yard sale. I believe I paid $15 for the saddle off ebay. I had the tires and crankset on hand. It only needed a new 7 speed cassette. It was a really nice ride. I was glad to pass it along.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/pastorbobnlnh/Marin%20Muir%20Woods/MarinMWsideJan232009.jpg

What a kind thing to do, warms my heart. :)

A better pic of that Siera...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/sieradriveside.JPG

Perhaps this is a more appropriate place to post a picture of my bike. Although the term hybridized would imply that the bike started out as something else and was changed by the user, which isn't the case with my ride. Bah, whatever, here it is anyway:

Gary Fisher Cronus
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/Deadfall1/Bicycles/Me023.jpg

I purchased it new (as in unused) in 2008, but it might be as old as a 2006 model since that is the last model year it is listed as having the 2.2" wide tires available.

RM Team Vertex and Bionx... must be fast.

Yes. Light too. For an ebike anyways....

browsing these forums for awhile.. finally had to join..

Here is my main bike... 2001 f500

Just changed the tires to Michelin city tires (they reflect, not whitewalls) and ergo grips...
Changes not in the pic are newer platform forte shovel pedals and removed the spoke gaurd.. (apparently its a sissy gaurd)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o217/DJChrisClement/003.jpg

Cannondale headshocks with lock-out are awesome. Double bladed or Lefty.

Perhaps this is a more appropriate place to post a picture of my bike. Although the term hybridized would imply that the bike started out as something else and was changed by the user, which isn't the case with my ride. Bah, whatever, here it is anyway:

Gary Fisher Cronus
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/Deadfall1/Bicycles/Me023.jpg

I purchased it new (as in unused) in 2008, but it might be as old as a 2006 model since that is the last model year it is listed as having the 2.2" wide tires available.

I've commented on this bike. It fits well in the category of hybridized MTB. It's the best looking one so far IOO, among some nice looking rides. Thanks everyone for proving the drunk girlfriend analogy false.

Here's my Miyata Ridge Runner: It runs on Bontrager slick tires.
http://s3.amazonaws.com:/ibike/pictures/336654/DSC00898_large.JPG

Here's my 2008 Specialized Hardrock Sport.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h33/Airedale1/clyde1.jpg

Topeak Rack with Topeak bag, that slides on the rack on rails, a very nice system.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h33/Airedale1/clyde2.jpg

View showing the pop out panniers.
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h33/Airedale1/clyde3.jpg

Swapped out the woeful stock shock with the rock solid Surly 1x1 fork and
swapped out the stock knobby tires with street friendly Michelin XC Hard Terrain 26x2.0 and a Topeak front fender
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h33/Airedale1/clyde5.jpg

127017Here's my 2009 Jamis Trail-X 3.0, hardtail "Frankenhybrid" CST 1.75 muti-use tires, Explorer rear rack and tailpack, suspension seat post, chrome splash guards (coudn't find carbon fiber, rats), long handlebar extensions, handlebar water bottle rack, blackburn mirror, full clips with straps, custom made trailer coupler for homemade utility trailer, it's now a very useful machine and even more fun to ride roads and paths. :)

I've commented on this bike. It fits well in the category of hybridized MTB. It's the best looking one so far IOO, among some nice looking rides. Thanks everyone for proving the drunk girlfriend analogy false.



Haven't checked this thread in quite some time. Thanks for the compliment.

Interestingly, the Fisher bike that currently carries the Cronus name is a full carbon road bike.

My bike also came from the factory as a hybridized mtb. According to the '97 Fisher catalog:

s.u.b. A.K.A. Sport Utility Bike. The heart of these bikes are mountain bike frames. Because of light, fast-accelerating 26" wheels with slick tread tires and bigger gearing, these bikes go like hell on pavement. And they're no slouches when you stray off the beaten path. An S.U. B. is stronger, faster, and lighter than some generic mutation hybrid bike: they're brand new and they really work.

Interestingly enough, the frame of the '97 Nirvana isn't identical to any of the '97 Fisher mountain bikes. It has slightly steeper head tube and seat tube angles, and a lower bottom bracket, besides other differences. I like the fact that it has more road bike-ish gearing. It's been a great do-anything type of bike.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4170953252_15fccea8b8.jpg

My bike also came from the factory as a hybridized mtb. According to the '97 Fisher catalog:

s.u.b. A.K.A. Sport Utility Bike. The heart of these bikes are mountain bike frames. Because of light, fast-accelerating 26" wheels with slick tread tires and bigger gearing, these bikes go like hell on pavement. And they're no slouches when you stray off the beaten path. An S.U. B. is stronger, faster, and lighter than some generic mutation hybrid bike: they're brand new and they really work.

Interestingly enough, the frame of the '97 Nirvana isn't identical to any of the '97 Fisher mountain bikes. It has slightly steeper head tube and seat tube angles, and a lower bottom bracket, besides other differences. I like the fact that it more road bike-ish gearing. It's been a great do-anything type of bike.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4170953252_15fccea8b8.jpg


Damn! That's the bike to have right there! :thumb:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/mrbrightside61/001.jpghttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/mrbrightside61/022.jpg

my low budget grocery getter. i have put a rear rack on, but i want to get a front basket for it. it will probably be geared again in spring.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/4197280054_b235758bfc_b.jpg

OnOne 29" ATB

Hybridized mtbs are like alcoholic girlfriends.
Wicked fun, but painful to look at.
Now that's funny right there! :lol:



I've commented on this bike. It fits well in the category of hybridized MTB. It's the best looking one so far IOO, among some nice looking rides. Thanks everyone for proving the drunk girlfriend analogy false.
Maybe false, but still funny.


http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/mrbrightside61/001.jpghttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k292/mrbrightside61/022.jpg

my low budget grocery getter. i have put a rear rack on, but i want to get a front basket for it. it will probably be geared again in spring.
Am I right in assuming those are before and after shots? If so great transformation! I hope to do the same thing with my early-90's Raleigh:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4111459226_7ebae39fdb.jpg

It's very comfortable with the steel frame, riser bars, and 1.5" slicks. Components are showing their age so I've begun the dismantling process and I hope to have it looking something like manicmike's Nishiki in the not-too-distant future.

Been doing a little work on the old girl...

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/1987cascade1c.JPG
1987 Kuwahara Cascade (touring conversion)

heres my 1990 trek 800 with the snow tires. alivio shifters, vbrakes and alloy bar and stems and fenders.

Hi everyone!

I'm new to the Hybrid forum. I thought I'd share photos of my hybridized MTB..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4284823233_09093d95ee_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4284823241_8a386e29b7_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4284823263_a8f32706ca_b.jpg

^^^ I like your trekking bars. What brand/model are they?

^^^ I like your trekking bars. What brand/model are they?

Those are Humpert Contest Trekking bars. (http://www.humpert.com/en/bikeparts/marke/produktart/einsatzbereich/produkt/?marke=xact&produktart=1&einsatzbereich=1&produkt=126)

Those are Humpert Contest Trekking bars. (http://www.humpert.com/en/bikeparts/marke/produktart/einsatzbereich/produkt/?marke=xact&produktart=1&einsatzbereich=1&produkt=126)

I followed your link to the Humpert website, but when I searched for a list of dealers they only listed European countries. Where did you get yours, if I may ask?

I followed your link to the Humpert website, but when I searched for a list of dealers they only listed European countries. Where did you get yours, if I may ask?

Sorry..should have mentioned where I got em...and yes I purchased them in Europe. I purchased them from https://www.bunneysbikes.com/. However I just checked their website and it looks website is down. It was one of those exchange email and pay with paypal transaction. It was an easy transaction and the handlebars got here in about 5 days (maybe 3?)

My recently defunct friend of 20 years, a 1989 Specialized Hard Rock Comp
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My '88 Alpine Monitor Pass.

2008 Giant Rincon, Ergon grips, Axiom fenders and rack.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g186/katcorot/Personal/Cycling/bike002.jpg

edit..i need to teach my mom how to use the camera properly

This is my suburban street crawler, I'm just taking home from the LBS, I had them put the chain on, I did the rest. Was bone stock sitting in my basement for about 10-yrs or so ridden so little that to call it 'broken in' is overly generous. Decided to single-speed it for simplicity, added on-one mary bars just as something different so yet to see if they are a wise choice. Stock parts are frame, fork, wheels, headset, brakes and stem cap. Put balloon Big Apples on em to ease the ride. Total money pit, more as a personal project as I re-enter cycling. I know I sunk way more money into this pristine relic than I paid for the whole thing brand new but thats not what this was about.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q6/rudebwoy85/Cannondale%20M400/IMAG0006.jpg

i guess this goes here?
2007 Specialized Hardrock Sport with Michelin Transworld City 26 X 1.95 tires on it. it now has probably 1000 more miles on it, reflectors all over the seat stays and seatpost, and is a lot dirtier than it was in this pic.

Nice bike. A friend of mine has the 2009 Specialized Hardrock, put some slicks on it and it's turned out to be a perfect commuter.

My bikes:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r270/yaztromo/P9130079.jpg

Late 90's GT Palamar. 21 speeds, Schwalbe City Jet Tires, Halfords (crap overpriced) mud guards. It's a very heavy bike. I mainly keep it as a spare or for when I have leave my bike in rough areas (there are lots in South Yorkshire).

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r270/yaztromo/P2210167.jpg

Mid 90's Ridgeback 601GS. 6 speed freewheel, City Jet Tires, Axiom Rack, Agu Yamasha Pack which has handy fold out side bags and can also unzip to extend upwards.

Next to fit some Marathon Plus Tires. I still get the odd puncture with the City Jet's and I hate changing flats.

I am not sure if you call this hybridized or roaderized. my mountain bike is biult around 700c wheels. sort of the original 29er but with gears. here it is with the errand rack and road tires on it.

Here's my 1986 Stumpjumper.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4380175252_97d14cb3d8_b.jpg

Here's my 1986 Stumpjumper.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4380175252_97d14cb3d8_b.jpg

Are you sure it's an '86? From what I remember Up to '87 the paint schemes of Specialized's whole line up was conservative. (Solid colors, or two tone [a little like a Rivendell]) At '88 both the road and Mountain line went "loud and proud" consistent with the paint scheme of your bike and my '88 Sirrus.