Which hybrid (~900£)

haszek

Hello,

I'm new to serious bikes, haven't had bike for years but now decided to change my lifestyle to be more healthy:)
I'm planning to buy hybrid bike for around 800-1000£. Mostly to get to work couple of miles, sometimes few times a day, maybe some weekend trips. I already have my ride2work voucher for a value of 900£, that is why it's pointless to buy something cheaper.

When I first ordered my voucher I was planning to get Specialized Sirrus Elite Disc 2014. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sirrus-elite-disc-2014-hybrid-bike-ec053140
I really liked the look and specs looked allright. The problem is I can only buy bike from Evans cycles and by the time I got my voucher this model was sold out.

New model is on the website http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sirrus-elite-disc-2015-mens-hybrid-bike-ec067773 but release date is 24/11/2014?? (weird, looks like long time to release) So unfortunately not for me (my voucher expires in 10days)

I was thinking about Specialized Sirrus Comp Disc 2014 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sirrus-comp-disc-2014-hybrid-bike-ec053139#features Would you recommend this bike? It's hard to find any review other than on Evans website.

I really like Trek 7.7 FX 2015 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/77-fx-2015-hybrid-bike-ec068202 It looks amazing, it wouldn't loose value so fast like other bikes, good specs, I can still afford it just don't think there is a point in buying such an expensive bike. What do you think? Is it? Is it much lighter from Alu Sirrus? Would it matter for me beginner?

Mayby anyone could recommend anything else? or Sirrus comp would be a good choice? It's crappy time to buy bikes, old models (some sizes) sold out but new models still not released...weird it's summer people buy loads of bikes now?
It doesn't make sense to me:)
Thanks for help

supersonic

It seems you want a more 'sporty' type of hybrid, that is, one road oriented rather than one geared towards off road.

They don't look particularly good value to me, especially the Sirrus Comp. I'd be wanting so much more for £950, rather than basic drivetrain, aluminium forks and own brand finishing kit. The disk brakes are a nice touch, but even then, they are heavy and not the best units.

Does it have to be from Evans?

haszek

Unfortunately yes, ride2work voucher is valid only there:/

supersonic

I'd take a look at this:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/hoy ... e-ec051521

OK it has own brand parts too - but it also has a carbon fork and an arguably better gearset and brakes. Is geared pretty high though.

haszek

Thanks supersonic.

After checking this bike I really like the specs and probably will buy it...even though to me it's ugly .001-.003 have much better colours

craker

You should get a road bike.*

How about this?

*Everyone I know who started out on a hybrid is now riding a road bike

bungalballs

I agree with craker - everyone who starts on a hybrid seems to swap for either a road bike or an Mtb. Decide which you prefer, and go with that one. I reckon you could split your money in two and buy both a road bike and a mountain bike with similar/better level components than the sirrus.

apreading

Bungalballs wrote:

everyone who starts on a hybrid seems to swap for either a road bike or an Mtb.

Not everyone. Just sayin, please dont start another flame war...

haszek

Road bikes look really nice. I talk about a look all the time because sometimes I just think I could frame this kind of bike on the wall:) I like their lightness and I wonder why for the same price road bikes have much better components? what is so expensive in hybrids to value them so high.

I always thought that I'm not "pro" enough to have a road bike. That it's not going to be for my usage because I probably won't be doing really long trips.

apreading

I think you are in need of a test ride (or two). Deciding which type of bike to buy without having ridden the different types, never mind the exact model is mad. Evans will lend you a few, try them and see what you like.

bungalballs

apreading wrote:

Bungalballs wrote:

everyone who starts on a hybrid seems to swap for either a road bike or an Mtb.

Not everyone. Just sayin, please dont start another flame war...

Yep fair enough. But it does seem a lot of people who get into cycling decide to go out and buy a proper road bike or Mtb, or don't take it up at all.

supersonic

There is no such thing as a 'proper road bike'. The best bike is the one that suits the rider. All this talk that people always end up with a drop bar bike is just rubbish and is starting to get really annoying now.

Sure, suggest them! Put reasons forward. But many, many people do not like narrow bars for commuting or the ergonomics of the shifters and brakes. Myself for one. However, I know people that do, and can see why. but I don't knock them down. Let's have a reasoned, constructive debate and sound advice rather than perpetuating the notion that anything other than drop bars on the road is somehow inferior.

apreading

Yeah - I couldnt decide whether to take issue with the use of the word 'proper' but had more or less decided to let it go. +1 to what Supersonic says though.

I will grant that an awful lot of people buy a hybrid and then end up wanting a road bike though. This is for many reasons - they bought a bad hybrid to start with (there are lots of bad ones AND good ones), they bought a bike with poor fit, they succumbed to peer pressure or (obviously) a drop bar bike suits them better.

Personally I dont regret my Boardman flat bar road bike for a second! I do however admit that it might not be the right bike for everyone.

craker

craker wrote:

*Everyone I know who started out on a hybrid is now riding a road bike

To be fair, everyone I know who started on a road bike has now replaced it with a better one.

n+1 and all that

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Initialised

Hmmm... I started out on a rigid MTB, hybridised it, rode it into the ground and got an entry level road bike and mountain bike. Hybrids have their place but those Pinnacles are tempting.

Londonscottish

Bungalballs wrote:

apreading wrote:

Bungalballs wrote:

everyone who starts on a hybrid seems to swap for either a road bike or an Mtb.

Not everyone. Just sayin, please dont start another flame war...

Yep fair enough. But it does seem a lot of people who get into cycling decide to go out and buy a proper road bike or Mtb, or don't take it up at all.

The vast majority of my mates have MTB's and hybrids and always have. Roadies are in the tiny minority. That's maybe because I'm in London and the poor tarmac and the need to have your head up makes roadies less than ideal.

apreading

davidmt83 wrote:

I started out thinking a road bike wasn't for me and I bought a Specialised Sirrus. I now find myself getting annoyed at it's sit up and beg position and feel it's slow and not really what I want. Most people will tell you to skip the hybrid and go for a road bike. Whether you feel comfortable or confident enough is another question.

Personally I'm looking to buy a Cannondale Synapse when the 2015 bikes come out and the 2014 models go on sale:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/can ... e-ec054419

The frame is a more 'relaxed' setup vs. something like the Caad8 and the range of gears is pretty forgiving for hills. Saying that you really want to get something that fits you as a rider. You can easily swap the cassette for £30-40 to give you more options.

Personally I'd say go and test out some rode bikes and don't feel they're not for you just because you haven't done much riding.

This is a good example of someone buying a hybrid first and then switching to a road bike, and it is at least in part due to buying the wrong hybrid.

When I test rode several, I ruled out the Sirrus because even with the adjustment possible, it was too much 'sit up and beg'. The Whyte and Boardman hybrids I eventually whittled it down to and had to choose between were totally different to the Sirrus. Havig bought the Boardman, I cant see why I would consider changing except for something really fancy like a Domane with 105 hydraulic discs - they just dont make hybrids of that spec, but if they did I would look at one tomorrow...