Fisher Alfresco vs. Giant CRS 3.0 vs. Trek 7100
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Fisher Alfresco vs. Giant CRS 3.0 vs. Trek 7100
Hello,
I've been clicking all over the internet today, trying to find myself a suitable commuting bike. Basically the journey I will be making every day is only a mile or two in each direction, but I want to really get into cycling in a massive way, and go long distances with perhaps some gentle off roading. I've been looking at hybrid bikes because I don't have a massive budget (£250 - $500) and I'll be needing to get all the accessories along with the bike.
So here are my initial choices -
Trek 7100 Appeals to me because of the suspension, but that could also be a down point. I don't know how good the suspension is, and whether or not it's just an unnecessary weight and something to go wrong.
Gary Fisher Alfresco I just like the styling really. It's a good price, too.
Giant CRS 3.0
Just because I've heard some good things about it.
Obviously I need to go and try these out, but I'm just wondering whether I am looking at the right kind of bike. I'd really like to go on some long (14+miles) rides this summer, and I don't know whether a road bike would be better for me, although my budget is tight.
I've been clicking all over the internet today, trying to find myself a suitable commuting bike. Basically the journey I will be making every day is only a mile or two in each direction, but I want to really get into cycling in a massive way, and go long distances with perhaps some gentle off roading. I've been looking at hybrid bikes because I don't have a massive budget (£250 - $500) and I'll be needing to get all the accessories along with the bike.
So here are my initial choices -
Trek 7100 Appeals to me because of the suspension, but that could also be a down point. I don't know how good the suspension is, and whether or not it's just an unnecessary weight and something to go wrong.
Gary Fisher Alfresco I just like the styling really. It's a good price, too.
Giant CRS 3.0
Just because I've heard some good things about it.
Obviously I need to go and try these out, but I'm just wondering whether I am looking at the right kind of bike. I'd really like to go on some long (14+miles) rides this summer, and I don't know whether a road bike would be better for me, although my budget is tight.
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What about suspension appeals to you? I know many people who are relatively new to cycling (even some who are more experienced 
) are awed by it, but unless you are doing serious off roading, it will only be a liablity. The link to the Gary Fisher only took me to the homepage, but I can tell you I had a relatively low end hybrid of theirs for two years that served me quite well--I did rides of over 50 miles fairly regularly on it, which just goes to show that you don't necessarily need something fancy.
I would take a look at the Jamis Coda series, which are their flat bar road bikes. With a change of tires, you can easily do light off roading, especially on the steel frame, which will be more comfortable than an aluminum bike. Jamis is an often overlooked brand, but they make great bikes for good prices. Here's the link to the basic Coda, which is in your price range:
https://jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/07_bikes/coda.html
Also take a look at the Kona dew. Kona is known for making very durable bikes. The Dew will be a little bit slower than the Coda, but it will probably be more suited to off-roading. In fact, I'd have no issues personally taking any of the Dew series on singletrack, provided they had the right tires. here's the link to the Dew:
https://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/DEW/index.html
Hope this helped.
) are awed by it, but unless you are doing serious off roading, it will only be a liablity. The link to the Gary Fisher only took me to the homepage, but I can tell you I had a relatively low end hybrid of theirs for two years that served me quite well--I did rides of over 50 miles fairly regularly on it, which just goes to show that you don't necessarily need something fancy.I would take a look at the Jamis Coda series, which are their flat bar road bikes. With a change of tires, you can easily do light off roading, especially on the steel frame, which will be more comfortable than an aluminum bike. Jamis is an often overlooked brand, but they make great bikes for good prices. Here's the link to the basic Coda, which is in your price range:
https://jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes/07_bikes/coda.html
Also take a look at the Kona dew. Kona is known for making very durable bikes. The Dew will be a little bit slower than the Coda, but it will probably be more suited to off-roading. In fact, I'd have no issues personally taking any of the Dew series on singletrack, provided they had the right tires. here's the link to the Dew:
https://www.konaworld.com/bikes/2k7/DEW/index.html
Hope this helped.
