Entry Hybrid Bike ?
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Entry Hybrid Bike ?
I'm looking for an entry bike. I guess Hybrid type for flexibility. I've looked at the Schwinn Voyageur and Diamondback Edgewood. Are these any good? Anyone better? What 'bout other makers, in the same price range? Also, are these bikes versatile enough for pavement and some grass rides? Thanks.
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Don't overlook used market, Craigs List and local thrift shops. I bought a couple of 2000 Giant Cypress's at the Salvation Army store yesterday in ready to ride condition, $50 each. At the high end of a thrift shop on price, but the condition and sizing was right.
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I'm looking for an entry bike. I guess Hybrid type for flexibility. I've looked at the Schwinn Voyageur and Diamondback Edgewood. Are these any good? Anyone better? What 'bout other makers, in the same price range? Also, are these bikes versatile enough for pavement and some grass rides? Thanks.
Happy riding,
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LBS is local bike shop. I bought my daughter the Edgewood last Christmas. It has been used for 50 mile road rides and 10+ mile MTB rides. It has been a very good bike for her. I bought some road tires to replace the heavy tires that came on it for the road. I also found some Panaracer 45mm knobby tires to use off road. The one thing I have against the bike is the tall gearing. I replaced front crankset with a mountain bike crank and am very happy with the results.
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I picked up the Giant Cypress DX. I am using it for utility and soon for commuting. I just got a rack for it and a pannier. I also have a trailer for it to pick up groceries and such. The bike was around 400 bucks and I mostly use it on the road, but the other day did go off-roading a bit with my nephew and niece at a local park that has a dirt trail down to a pond. I have been very happy with the bike thus far. Picked it up at the end of November and have close to 300 miles on it I think. Didn't start tracking mileage until this month.
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I found this interesting. Available at Wal-Mart only, and only in one size. Sweet bike though. The three speed makes it a very simple machine. Fenders and rack too.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=8399249
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=8399249
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I found this interesting. Available at Wal-Mart only, and only in one size. Sweet bike though. The three speed makes it a very simple machine. Fenders and rack too.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=8399249
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=8399249
Happy riding,
André
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One of my ride buddies has a Trek 7200 and I have worked on it a few times. Pretty nice bike for an entry level ride. bk
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Many Hybrid bikes are heavy hulks. Okay, many of the more reasonably priced ones are. I might recommend finding a used hardtail MTB and put street tires on it. You can end up with a much more enjoyable bike to ride.
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