Welcome, and please share your stories of riding with us.
A hybrid is a pretty good "starter" bike. And, it may be the only bike you will ever need or want. On the other hand, many of us get the n+1 syndrome, and start looking at and acquiring different types of bikes, until, like me, you have a recumbent, mtn bike, two road bikes and a vintage road bike, along with 3 other bikes for the family.
Enjoy the forum
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