Can I consider using Giant MCM Carbon as a hybrid bike?
09-13-23, 02:13 AM
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Can I consider using Giant MCM Carbon as a hybrid bike?
The guy selling it wrote it's a road bike, but it is easy to see it's far from road.
From what I saw by googling, it is a MTB, but the tyres are 26 inches.
I saw it selling for 300 euros, so is it worth the money and will it do a good job for my needs. That is, I need it is an everyday bike, not for mountains or super long distances.
From what I saw by googling, it is a MTB, but the tyres are 26 inches.
I saw it selling for 300 euros, so is it worth the money and will it do a good job for my needs. That is, I need it is an everyday bike, not for mountains or super long distances.
09-13-23, 03:52 AM
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If you're looking for an everyday bike for suburban riding, a 26-inch mountain bike probably won't be your best choice. Wheels of this size provide good traction and maneuverability, but they also provide more rolling resistance than larger wheels. This can make driving on asphalt more difficult and tiring.
09-13-23, 03:57 AM
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If you're looking for an everyday bike for suburban riding, a 26-inch mountain bike probably won't be your best choice. Wheels of this size provide good traction and maneuverability, but they also provide more rolling resistance than larger wheels. This can make driving on asphalt more difficult and tiring.
That's what though too. I guess I should go for actual hybrid bike.
09-14-23, 08:48 AM
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There are other tires available outside of the 1.95+ width for 26" wheels. 1.5" comes to mind, and at one time 1.25" were also available with a smooth tread and 100psi. I always liked that tire. On my commuter bike I run Continental Goliath tires (not sure they are available anymore) that are 1.5" width, and they don't slow me down at all. Of course I am not looking to ride at 20mph either.
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09-16-23, 09:23 AM
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As above, I've used a MTB, sometimes with 26 X 1.25 or so smooth tires, other times with 2.0 MTB tires, and it was fine for 5 - 10 mile rides. Occasionally I rode further. You don't need "perfect" equipment unless there's a time constraint.
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There are other tires available outside of the 1.95+ width for 26" wheels. 1.5" comes to mind, and at one time 1.25" were also available with a smooth tread and 100psi. I always liked that tire. On my commuter bike I run Continental Goliath tires (not sure they are available anymore) that are 1.5" width, and they don't slow me down at all. Of course I am not looking to ride at 20mph either.
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If you're looking for an everyday bike for suburban riding, a 26-inch mountain bike probably won't be your best choice. Wheels of this size provide good traction and maneuverability, but they also provide more rolling resistance than larger wheels. This can make driving on asphalt more difficult and tiring.
