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09-07-09, 09:50 AM
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what's the diff between a utility bike and a hybrid?
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09-07-09, 10:00 AM
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I don't see myself mountain biking on my 7700 FX though really.
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09-07-09, 10:07 AM
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A hybrid is not a mountain bike. It's a bike that can also be used on bike paths and light trails (limited off-road), but it's not intended to be used for mountain bike riding.
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09-07-09, 08:31 PM
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Perhaps (depending upon your definition of said bicycle), but modern utility bikes don't predate pavement and the road is their intended usage. They certainly are not made to go off-road (which is where hybrids are intended to go). At any rate, utility bikes are not hybrid bikes, that's why they have their own name.
09-09-09, 05:18 PM
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At 29 pounds for a very basic 1 speed coaster brake steel bike it sounds to me like the "American Steel" used is Hi Tension steel, basically a medium carbon steel as has been used on lower end steel bikes for most of their history.
Considerably more expensive than a Worksman bike which is also American made and which is available in multiple sizes and with numerous factory options.
Considerably more expensive than a Worksman bike which is also American made and which is available in multiple sizes and with numerous factory options.
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09-29-09, 10:12 PM
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I like this hybrid and at 29 lbs with gas pipe steel construction, it's probably more durable and better suited for off road use than 90% of today's hybrids! LOL!
