Hybrid Bicycles - Help choosing a Hybrid

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Dol33
05-14-11, 07:20 PM
Hello,

I know this seems like yet another thread asking for help on this subject, but any I recieve would be truly appreciated.

I'm looking to get a Hybrid for around the £350 (I'm English obviously :P ), and I've narrowed it down to two bikes. A trek 7.1 fx or a Speciallized Sirrus.

One of the things I have to take into consideration is my weight (around 20 stone/280 pounds), hence getting a bike for fitness reasons.

It will mainly be used on cycle paths near where I live.

I really like the look of the Sirrus but concerned that with the thinner wheels it will be less stable/hardy than the FX taking into account the above. Also someone warned me they are less hardy when going slightly of road (gravel tracks etc.)

Problem is I *really* don't like the looks of the FX but love the looks of the Sirrus, but know that's just cosmetic :)

Any help you can provide on which is the best choice would be really helpful.

Thanks guys
J

jbchybridrider
05-14-11, 10:18 PM
G'day mate its possible you can just fit a wider tire to the sirrus I havent seen one in the flesh so cant say for sure.
Also from the type of riding you want to do I would suggest a hybrid that leans more to mountain bike thats fitted with wider tires and that would be a sturdier platform or just go for a proper MTB maybe 29er.
Its hard to give suggestions because cycling is a very personal thing but just take your time to find out whats right for you.:)
qmsdc15
05-15-11, 06:02 AM
You should be fine with the Sirrus. If most of the paths you ride are paved, I think you'll be happy with the stock 32c tires. I'd be very surprised if you couldn't put a wider tire on it should you so choose. Test ride if possible.

wiredfoxterror
05-15-11, 08:59 AM
Hand raised for the Sirrus.