hybrid choice

jonnymw
jonnymw Posts: 2
edited September 2009 in MTB buying advice
Help please!

I have been lurking through these excellent forums for a few days in an effort to choose a new bike.

I am looking for a hybrid bike and have a shortlist of 3. I would appreciate some advice.

The bikes are: Giant crs 2.5 FS, a mongoose crossway 450 and a GT Transeo 3.0 disc. The price point is equal, ie around £400. A Claud Butler urban 400 was on the list, but was just called "rubbish quality" by a mate of mine...

I will use the bike for road and light trails/paths/bridleways on rides with my children. I am looking for the best combination of quality and durability.

Suggestions gratefully received, Jonny
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Shoot your mate!

    The Claud Butler is the best specced there, comfortably. Though you might want to try them out.

    Do you really need disc brakes on a hybrid though? I personally don't think so. Adds weight.
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  • glenwatt
    glenwatt Posts: 155
    I too was in the market for a Hybrid recently.

    I eventually went down the route of a Halfords Carrera Gryphon (disc version). As quoted discs not really essential, but do stop well, perhaps a little too well at times.

    My local Halfords team were helpful and prepared the bike well, plus the bike was on offer at the time.

    As they seemed a weak point in the spec I put the money I saved towards a decent set of wheels from Spa Cycles, these have proved more than up to dealing with the smooth London roads and improved the ride.
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