Originally Posted by
ColinL
You can do this. It's a better idea than a hybrid IMHO (as a hybrid owner!) because you can still use big beefy tires and go on trails.
Depends on the hybrid. I have a Scott Sportster 20 and had been taking that out on trails for ages (until I recently bought a FS bike).
All I did was whack on some 2 inch Contis and off I went. Handled beautifully.