Hybrids: Selection and especially sizing.

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05-28-21 | 03:19 PM

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I saw a immaculate Raleigh ride by in my neighborhood this morning. I'll guess 80's vintage. It had Aluminum rims, polished metal fenders and a derailleur. Most people around here assume I'm harmless, but I didn't chase down the vintage lady to ask her about her bike. Aluminum rims and brakes that work are kind of a necessity for me. I would like to have a nice 3 speed at some point, but there will be a wheel build involved.

05-28-21 | 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jdawginsc

I’m going to make a plug for a Trek Multitrack with rigid fork as well.

Despite all the input I've received, this is kinda what I thought the "target" might be for a beach runabout. Still shopping...

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05-28-21 | 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger1964

Despite all the input I've received, this is kinda what I thought the "target" might be for a beach runabout. Still shopping...

They're not a bad choice for North Road conversions, as they still maintain a fairly long top tube, unlike many hybrids that came later on (especially when aluminum frames became popular).

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05-28-21 | 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Fattic

However the problem with using swept back bars is that they work best with specific geometry. Because the hands are coming back from the stem instead of going forward, that requires a longer top tube. The more upright position also requires a shallower seat angle.. And there is no advantage to having a higher bottom bracket to ovoid obstacles or leaning hard while pedaling fast through corners. That is why converting a road frame to north road handlebars won't always go well.

A workaround is a Brooks sprung saddle, zero setback post and short stem/swept back bars cockpit.. Different position with a weight shift over the pedals.
Or do a vintage gravel drop bar position which can be great too. Different purposes. The 91 crossroads has a 57 cm top tube.