Originally Posted by
andycook
I'm riding a $60 craigslist purchase while I figure out what I want. I have a picture in my mind. I think it is a hybrid I want. Am I describing a hybrid or a horse designed by a committee?
tires - 1.5"? Not the really narrow and not the 2" of the mtb i have
shock absorbing front fork and maybe seat
front and rear fenders
gears - somewhere around 7-14. my current cycle has 18 or 21 but i rarely shift out of one particular range. i ride on mostly flat roads.
handlebar - the one i have now is straight and I find myself wishing for a bit of curve in toward me. that could be from a less than ideal fitting bike.
right now I want a more upright riding position. I'm riding to burn calories and enjoy the ride. Comfort over distance capabilities.
Yes, it's a comfort hybrid that you're describing. Something like a
2017 Giant Cypress DX. Except it has more gears than you'd like. They have a
1x7 version, except it doesn't have the front suspension.