Hybrid or MTB ?
newburb_1968
Posts: 114
Hi all,
I am stuck and looking for some one who might have a one?
:?
I am looking to buy a bike and I want it for the following:
1> To commute to work 2-3 days a week. (I have got a road bike allready, that is feeling the impact of the poor quality london roads and wheather).
2> I also want too use the bike for off road use, which is rough grassy terrain but not hilly or jumping etc. ( A bit old for that).
3> To cycle with the kids (Who have MTB) and not to look quite like a commuter, when with the children.
So ???? I though a MTB (Specilized Hardrock 2009), which is around £300 or come across these two bikes and thought maybe????? these would be ideal.
Scott Sportstar 2009 < Which is a hybrid but a more of a trials set-up>
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/sco ... e-ec016318
or
Specialized Crosstrail Sport 2009 Hybrid Bike
Which is also described as "Combining Fast-Rolling 700C Wheels with an efficient aluminum mountain bike chassis and Body Geometry components, the Crosstrail is a true hybrid - built to inspire a blend of off-road exploits and smooth-rolling fun, for whatever mood you're in."
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec016914
Now these seem ideal (I have not seen these) however has anyone use them, what are they like, are they similar to a MTB or still a commuter bike.
What do you think and views would be more than useful in making my mind up and arranging to view these?
Has anyone got these already are they any good?
Thanks
Barry
I am stuck and looking for some one who might have a one?
:?
I am looking to buy a bike and I want it for the following:
1> To commute to work 2-3 days a week. (I have got a road bike allready, that is feeling the impact of the poor quality london roads and wheather).
2> I also want too use the bike for off road use, which is rough grassy terrain but not hilly or jumping etc. ( A bit old for that).
3> To cycle with the kids (Who have MTB) and not to look quite like a commuter, when with the children.
So ???? I though a MTB (Specilized Hardrock 2009), which is around £300 or come across these two bikes and thought maybe????? these would be ideal.
Scott Sportstar 2009 < Which is a hybrid but a more of a trials set-up>
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/sco ... e-ec016318
or
Specialized Crosstrail Sport 2009 Hybrid Bike
Which is also described as "Combining Fast-Rolling 700C Wheels with an efficient aluminum mountain bike chassis and Body Geometry components, the Crosstrail is a true hybrid - built to inspire a blend of off-road exploits and smooth-rolling fun, for whatever mood you're in."
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec016914
Now these seem ideal (I have not seen these) however has anyone use them, what are they like, are they similar to a MTB or still a commuter bike.
What do you think and views would be more than useful in making my mind up and arranging to view these?
Has anyone got these already are they any good?
Thanks
Barry
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Comments
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If the offroad is truly mild, no big bumps then you may do well with a hybrid - though hybrids can lean closer to road bikes or MTBs.
The above two look quite similar and I think would work well for you. The Scott maybe a little more sporty eith its long low set up, but suprisingly weighty.
A more roadbike type offering would be the Giant FCR:
http://www.ashcycles.com/power/index.ph ... urrency=BP
Bigger cranks, carbon fork and very low weight of just 23lbs! But not the best for offroad, and the higher gearing may not suit steeper off road terrain.
MTBs are more versatile, and as you have a roadbike I think I'd go for an MTB to be honest to give you both. You can always fit lighter, thinner tyre. Have a read of the What Hardtail guide.0
