[Doc]

Well we pulled the trigger on the hybrid bicycle discussion, hope everybody enjoys it

[Hamburger]

What is a hybrid bicycle???

[campcook063]

essentially a hybrid bicycle is part road bike and part mountain bike they sometimes are also referred to as cyclocross bikes. i have a trek xo-1 and i am able to keep up with the road bikers, and i have the hill climb gear that you would find more typically on a mountain bike, my tires are lugged which allows me to hit dirt roads, fire roads, and some lighter trails where a road bike would just fall apart.

[Andy31]

nothing better than being able to ride through a construction zone with out getting off and walking your bike.

That being said I still want a true road bike.
To have a mountain,hybrid,& road bike that would be nice.

[paranoid70]

I just bought a hybrid bike last month. It's a Diamondback, Edgewood. I love it. Admittedly, I use it for roads 99% of the time, but it fits me just right and I am very happy with it.

[shesport29]

My first bike was an MTB (Giant Iguana)...i usually ride on bike paths...paved road, gravel or mud...it was great. Then i decided upgrading to road bike (specialized dolce expert) but i still ride on the same path and so i hardly used my road bike coz i cant use it for rough rides. 3 months ago i got a hybrid...something not too expensive (Giant FCR 3 from last years model so i can get a good deal). This has been my all around bike since. I wish i bought this first.

[bantam700]

A hybrid bike has the flat handlebars and upright riding position of a mountain bike anf the 700 tires and thinner frame of a road bike, they are great for riding paved trail, commutig, or just going for short spins around town.

[xjken99]

Originally Posted by bantam700

A hybrid bike has the flat handlebars and upright riding position of a mountain bike anf the 700 tires and thinner frame of a road bike, they are great for riding paved trail, commutig, or just going for short spins around town.

That's almost exactly how the salesmen explained a hybrid to my wife and myself the other day. After riding one (Fisher Zambrano) around the shops parking lot we were sold. Picked them up this afternoon, got a little riding in before the rain hit though.

[wild]

I have a Jamis Explorer 2, thay say it is a comford bike but it is sort of a hybrid too.That is what I think

[bantam700]

Originally Posted by wild

I have a Jamis Explorer 2, thay say it is a comford bike but it is sort of a hybrid too.That is what I think

I think that having the 26" tires puts that in the comfort mountain bike category, but apart from the tires and wheels that is pretty much a hybrid.