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Old 08-11-06, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by FarHorizon
But the hybrid will at least do both with some grace. A road bike on a trail is just an invitation to bent wheels, and a MTB on asphalt is just out of its element. Before I get flamed by both road riders and MTB riders, let me say that riding "out of your element" is obviously possible - it just isn't optimal.

With my hybrid, I could road ride, commute, and explore any trail I got the notion to....
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Exactly the reason I stay with my Trek 750. Had it for 16 years. Steel frame. Comfortable and indestructable. Often do road, mup and trail all on the same ride.
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