Originally Posted by mathew deaner
Hybrids = Hardtail MTBs. The frames are basically MTB frames, with some smaller tires and commuter-friendly parts.
Originally Posted by mathew deaner
It's hard to make categories. Just didn't want hybrids to wind up in the road bike category, because they are not road bikes (they're hybrids).
Seems like your have your own meta-narrative perspectives informing your decisions mathew...(gotta stop studying for pomo philosophy...)
But really, not all hybrids are created equal. My trek is much more road bike than MTB, but it is definitely a hybrid. Add on to that the trekking bars, rack and pannier and my bike looks more like a tourer...which is what I voted.
btw- not trying to pick a fight, I know it's practically impossible to classify bikes...just thought I should point out a couple of things...PEACE