What's a Hybrid Bike? And Why Would I Want One?
You go to a bike shop and you'll find only two kinds of bikes, right? A road/racing bike for going fast, and mountain bikes for going through the woods.
If that's what you've been led to believe, you're in for a treat. Hybrid bikes -- the fastest growing category of bikes sold -- are quickly becoming the ride of choice for people who want the best of all worlds. They've got the speed and lightness of a road bike, combined with a more comfortable upright riding position and extra durability and control of a mountain bike.
So, if you're mostly riding on paved roads or bike paths but don't want to be all hunched over on the bike like you're a racer in the Tour de France, a hybrid may be right for you.
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Comments
I’m a roadie. It’s great to have a second bike. My choice of hybride is my Bridgestone XO4. Great on/off road bike.
Of course, the king of off road are mountain bikes
Another term used for hybrid bike is comfort bike. It seems like these days, with the green revolution going on, hybrid has almost become synonymous with half electric.
The confusion has lead many to start calling what were once hybrid bikes, comfort bikes instead.