Hybrid uses
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Hybrid uses
What sort of uses do the hybrids excel in other than commuting?
I'm looking into getting a new bike that will be suited for riding in the countryside. I live in Iceland and our roads vary from so-so tarmac (most frequent) to being dirt packed or rather rough gravel if you go off the main roads. I'm wondering if a hybrid will be fine doing that sort of work and if they can carry some extra luggage?
Ideally the bike would be suited as a commuter or for shorter trips the rest of the year.
Mainly I'm looking into an FX but I'm wondering if I'd need a sturdier bike.
I have a mountain bike but it's too much of a workhorse to be enjoyable on open roads.
I'm looking into getting a new bike that will be suited for riding in the countryside. I live in Iceland and our roads vary from so-so tarmac (most frequent) to being dirt packed or rather rough gravel if you go off the main roads. I'm wondering if a hybrid will be fine doing that sort of work and if they can carry some extra luggage?
Ideally the bike would be suited as a commuter or for shorter trips the rest of the year.
Mainly I'm looking into an FX but I'm wondering if I'd need a sturdier bike.
I have a mountain bike but it's too much of a workhorse to be enjoyable on open roads.
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You're correct - Hybrids excell at being a do it all bike. Home on pavement, gravel, packed gravel, packed dirt - etc.
With 700X40 tires on there - they are very nice commuters, grocery getters, path riders, etc. And, those that are considered Performance Hybrids, like the FX, Sirrus, etc, also like to go fast - just not as fast as a true road bike.l
With 700X40 tires on there - they are very nice commuters, grocery getters, path riders, etc. And, those that are considered Performance Hybrids, like the FX, Sirrus, etc, also like to go fast - just not as fast as a true road bike.l
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Thanks for the response
Another thought, I do have a Trek 6000 hardtail MTB and it's not super hardcore. It's heavier than the FX 7.3 but I'm wondering if I could buy an extra set of tires (700) for it. Would it still be lengths away from a hybrid? I'm not sure how much it'd slow me down but it'd save me a few bucks for sure.
I do want to have a MTB so having one bike and changing tires may be tedious but I don't know how much work switching tires is going to be. hmm.
ETA: Getting ahead of myself there. My MTB tires are 26" and I'm restricted by the suspension so I can't increase the tire size enough for it to make much of a difference.
Another thought, I do have a Trek 6000 hardtail MTB and it's not super hardcore. It's heavier than the FX 7.3 but I'm wondering if I could buy an extra set of tires (700) for it. Would it still be lengths away from a hybrid? I'm not sure how much it'd slow me down but it'd save me a few bucks for sure.
I do want to have a MTB so having one bike and changing tires may be tedious but I don't know how much work switching tires is going to be. hmm.
ETA: Getting ahead of myself there. My MTB tires are 26" and I'm restricted by the suspension so I can't increase the tire size enough for it to make much of a difference.
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Thanks for the response
Another thought, I do have a Trek 6000 hardtail MTB and it's not super hardcore. It's heavier than the FX 7.3 but I'm wondering if I could buy an extra set of tires (700) for it. Would it still be lengths away from a hybrid? I'm not sure how much it'd slow me down but it'd save me a few bucks for sure.
I do want to have a MTB so having one bike and changing tires may be tedious but I don't know how much work switching tires is going to be. hmm.
ETA: Getting ahead of myself there. My MTB tires are 26" and I'm restricted by the suspension so I can't increase the tire size enough for it to make much of a difference.
Another thought, I do have a Trek 6000 hardtail MTB and it's not super hardcore. It's heavier than the FX 7.3 but I'm wondering if I could buy an extra set of tires (700) for it. Would it still be lengths away from a hybrid? I'm not sure how much it'd slow me down but it'd save me a few bucks for sure.
I do want to have a MTB so having one bike and changing tires may be tedious but I don't know how much work switching tires is going to be. hmm.
ETA: Getting ahead of myself there. My MTB tires are 26" and I'm restricted by the suspension so I can't increase the tire size enough for it to make much of a difference.
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