Hybrid Bike- which to buy?

Tjrae
Tjrae Posts: 6
edited July 2013 in Commuting general
Hi guys,

I am looking to sell my Triban 3 Road bike (great bike up for sale soon) as I'm struggling with the ride position on the road bike.

I am looking at a hybrid as mainly commute in hilly Sheffield, and also to get out at the weekend for steady rides.

I really like the new Hoy range from Evans, especially the model below Shizouka 003

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/hoy ... e-ec051520

I've also seen the Boardman Hybrid Comp which is £250 cheaper at present.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 65534#tab4

What do you reckon to these two, or can you suggest any other bikes? Ideally don't want to spend too much and want to keep weight to around 10kg (why I don't want to use my mtb as too heavy)

Thanks for any advice/suggestions!

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    I'd be back to Decathlon and looking at the Fit 5:

    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/fit-5-road-b ... ctFeatures

    Light, well equipped, good spread of gears.
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  • markp80
    markp80 Posts: 444
    Hi Tjrae,

    I think the Specialized Sirrus is worth a look. Very much a road-orientated hybrid, if that's what you're looking for. There's a disc-brake version that has a nice spec at a similar price to the Hoy -
    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sirrus-elite-disc-2013-hybrid-bike-ec042536#featuresMy mrs has the ladies version and I've been very impressed with it. The Hoy doesn't look a bad bike at all though.
    Cheers,
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    The Fit5 is by far and away the best value for money you'll get, although personally I prefer disc brakes for commuting for the more instant wet braking.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Tjrae
    Tjrae Posts: 6
    I am steering more towards disc brakes as will be using it through the winter.

    The other option would be to put flat bars on my road bike, is it something that's easy todo for a bike mech?
  • Courage Monsieur
    Courage Monsieur Posts: 534
    I got a decathlon btwin form 3 for a mere £200 on the sale and it is really good value. Very light for the money, and good wheels.

    However, I wish I hadn't got it as it turned out that it had minimal clearance for guards and the LBS couldn't get the SKS ones on it. Had to put Crud Road Racers on it and I don't like em.

    So watch out. What looks like a fast and light hybrid may be quite an awkward road frame...

    If I were doing it again I'd get a Carrera Gryphon.

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