Help needed for hybrid models please

tayj_88

Good morning,

I am currently getting into road biking (10-20miles) including a bit of off-road (gravel,bridal paths etc).

Can anyone help me decide between the 4 below options in regards to vfm and off road comfort.


https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale-quick-disc-5-2019-hybrid-bike-EV338242

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/rc500-flat-bar-disc-road-bike-sora-id_8554412.html

https://www.cyclesuk.com/bikes/hybrid-bikes/2020-specialized-sirrus-20-hybrid-bike-hyper-green__185196

https://www.boardmanbikes.com/gb_en/products/2181-hyb-8.6-grey.html

Cheers

N0bodyOfTheGoat

I'd probably go with the Boardman HYB 8.6 out of that list, although I perhaps unjustifiably don't like the idea of the Prowheel chainset.

Otherwise the Specialized, but it has a few low end Shimano Tourney components.

Broadly speaking, I don't think there are many bargains out there now, cycling has become all hip and trendy over the past month or so since COVID-19 arrived on our shores and the lockdown began.

Bearing in mind the above, unless you have very specific requirements, I'd consider looking at all road/ hybrid/ mountain bike options under £600. Generally speaking, I'd be surprised to spot anything sub ~£300 that would be seriously worth considering.

darrell1967

Boardman.
Wife and daughter have the older Comp Hybrid versions which I’ve upgraded a little bit and I’m building a trick version with full Tiagra, carbon parts and Mavic wheels.