Need to know the name of a Hybrid 'sub-genre'

Somer_Himpson
Somer_Himpson Posts: 17
edited November 2013 in Road beginners
I have recently owned a Specialized Crossroads and am looking to purchase another bike along the same lines.
The handlebar position was perfect for me and since 'upgrading' to a better Specialized hybrid, the Sirrus Sport, I just haven't felt comfortable, so want to go back to the more sit up and beg style I preferred.

I saw this Mongoose on Tredz which has similar bars and was wondering if there is a specific name for this type of hybrid so I can widen my search a little easier.

Thanks.

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Comments

  • monkimark
    monkimark Posts: 1,531
    Comfort hybrid? I'm sure I've seen the term used for uprightish hybrids with suspension.
  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    Suspended city bike, Urban commuter, Urban Trekker? The mfrs. are always coming up with some new specialist sub-category to sell more bikes. Hell, I think the mfrs. don't even know what to call some of their bikes anymore from the looks of their websites. It gets more complicated every year. :?
  • Somer_Himpson
    Somer_Himpson Posts: 17
    Thanks both for your replies. At least I can add a few more terms to my Google searching now, cheers.
  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    edited November 2013
    I should add that you could turn most hybrid type bikes into almost any riding position you want by simply getting a higher or lower handlebar stem. Cheap and easy but most bike shops will do an exchange on a new bike for minimal or no cost. This will increase your choices of bikes quite a bit. Even many mountain bikes could be converted with just a stem change.
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    Have you tried adjusting the stem on your Sirrus? If I remember right, there are 4 different positions it can be set to by flipping the stem and or the shims in the middle - it goes pretty 'sit up and beg' (too much so for me).
  • MichaelW
    MichaelW Posts: 2,164
    I would try adjusting the bar and saddle position of the Sirrus to replicate your Crossroads using a choice of stem or an adjustable stem.
    You need to measure the saddle and bar/grip (points of contact) position relative to a fixed point: the bottom bracket, to eliminate differences in frame geometry.
    Measure the points of contact using [x,y] coordinates. Use a plumb line (weighted string) to put a reference mark on the top tube above the BB (x=0] and you can measure back/forward and up/down from this.
    I would also suggest changing your bars to a swept back style such as On One Mary. The bars and stem should give you change from £50.

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