mtb or hybrid

bokkie

Hi all. Let me start by saying my experience with bikes goes back to my bmx in the 80's. Beyond that, i am clueless.
I am looking to try and start cycling on forest paths with my 6 year old and will be putting my 2 year old in a child seat on the back.
Question is do i go mtb or hybrid?
Would a hybrid handle forest cycle paths? Would the lighter weight of a hybrid make a big difference with the added weight on the back?
I am on a budget so was looking at decathlon rockrider 5.1 or 5.2 for mtb, Or carrera subway or crossfire for hybrid.
What do you recommend? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
Thx guys

delcol

hybrid would be fine for the trails you mention but not to sure on the baby seat, it should fit, i never used a baby seat so dont know.

imo a mtb would be better as it could open up more options for you, and i know baby seats fit on mtbs as you see them out and about.. you would be able to take it on more than just forest track tow paths ect...

you say you have a 2 year old my daughter was on a one of these from the age of 2 (we used to sit her on it and push her round when she was 13-14months old) these are perfect for teaching them balence and confidence on 2 wheels.
not exactly cheap but it's anther option and the kid will love it.
http://www.likeabike.co.uk/cms-files/96 ... 786402.jpg
http://www.likeabike.co.uk/likeabike_mo ... jumper.php

my daughter is now 4 and rides without stabilisers she will do 8 miles with me on easy terrain,, i building her up for her first trip to leequarry....
she rides one of these now.
http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/bikes- ... 011-p81518

bokkie

Thx. She has a bike but takes after her mum, lazy! Loves being on the back though, we hired one last time we went to alice holt.
I reckon i'm leaning towards hybrid, as long as the seat fits.

cooldad

delcol wrote:

imo a mtb would be better as it could open up more options for you, and i know baby seats fit on mtbs as you see them out and about.. you would be able to take it on more than just forest track tow paths ect...

This basically

cycle monster

+1 for mtb. More fun to be had off road, especially for small people.

Stevo_666

MTB. Hybrids are more road than off-road IMO - at least the one I have is, it's near on useless on anything rougher than a fire road or towpath but fine for commuting on tarmac.

supersonic

"Hybrid" is such a vast term - from MTBs with slicks, to road bikes with knobblies!

The Rookie

Agreed, the Subway is (to all intents) an MTB with a rigid fork, it will do anything an MTB will do, they are tough as old boots as well, from what you say you'd use it for, I'd suggest the Subway.

Simon