Originally Posted by Doug5150
Tsk tsk tsk.
Hybrid bikes originated because casual US riders preferred the more-comfortable riding position of MTB's to road bikes, but didn't need heavy-duty MTB construction.
Covered myself by saying
most people
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My experience with a 'comfort' bike was that I found it most uncomfortable
. I've never ridden a modern hybrid bike, only my one Raleigh mixte which does not have drop handlebars.
I agree, I think most casual riders find a more upright position (a la MTB) to be more comfortable over a short distance. I'm just odd because I found even for short distances that I much preferred the road bike riding position. Or, as some would say, 'your mileage may vary'.
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