whats a hybrid?
01-29-09 | 09:59 AM
#76
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From: Orange Park, Florida
Bikes: jamis xenith comp '08, trek 750 hybrid (w/drops) c.1995, centurian fixie, kona cindercone mtb c.2000
WoW... admittedly, I stoped ready on page one and skiped to page three and now I feel a need for my 2 cents...
I have always loved my trek 750 hybrid, I did not like the original set up though and with with drops and barcons. This set it up as a possible tourer and cross bike, but I never had enough gear when I started riding in groups since my 42 was no match for thier 52's.
my frame and forks have eyelets for racks and fenders, cantilever brakes, smaller tubes, relaxed geometry and 25mm rims for stronger wheels and wider tires. The only difference between my 750 and a friends cdale tourer at the time was a third wb mount. I love the hybrid fit so much that I used it for my "fixie-X" inspiration.
That being said, my only real problem with a hybrid has been in the gearing set up (new ebayed crankset should be here anyday), give my the ability to adapt to my riding (ie. more speed) by giving me chainrings that I can replace.
I have always loved my trek 750 hybrid, I did not like the original set up though and with with drops and barcons. This set it up as a possible tourer and cross bike, but I never had enough gear when I started riding in groups since my 42 was no match for thier 52's.
my frame and forks have eyelets for racks and fenders, cantilever brakes, smaller tubes, relaxed geometry and 25mm rims for stronger wheels and wider tires. The only difference between my 750 and a friends cdale tourer at the time was a third wb mount. I love the hybrid fit so much that I used it for my "fixie-X" inspiration.
That being said, my only real problem with a hybrid has been in the gearing set up (new ebayed crankset should be here anyday), give my the ability to adapt to my riding (ie. more speed) by giving me chainrings that I can replace.
02-09-09 | 04:32 PM
#80
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Mine performs quite well on road, for the type of riding I use it for. No, it won't blast down a rocky and rooty single track without pitching me on my head, that's what my MTB is for. It will never win the TdF either. But to haul my sorry butt around town and to work it is comfortable and a pleasure to ride.
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02-11-09 | 12:03 PM
#81
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I have a vintage 1982 univega, that i bought new. I have added hand bult wheels, and upgraded some of the componets. It will cruise along at 16-18 mph, and has a very nice ride. It works great for exercize, and inter city use. I love this bike, but to each his own. I do however lust after a nice road bike, wnen they blow by me at 25 mph.
02-11-09 | 12:33 PM
#82
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From: Nabob, WI
Bikes: 2018 Domane SL7
I have a Trek 7500 and recently added a Madone 4.5. The first few rides on the Madone have shown me that it is as comfortable as my hybrid, handles much better, and is much faster, there still is a place for the hybrid. I'll still use the 7500 for mixed trail and road rides but it is not going to see duty on my long weekend road outings anymore.
