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Hybrid Bike

  • 21-06-2010 9:09pm
    #1
    Tim Robbins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,011 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I am looking for a recommendation for a hybrid bike. I am 6ft 1, so would like a big light and strong frame. I had a claudbutler hybrid but one thing that really annoyed me about it was that you could adjust the front handle bars with an allen key. I found myself having to oil this and re - tighten it every two weeks.

    Any suggestions appreciated?

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,504 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    Most bikes can be adjusted or even taken apart with a set of allen keys, it's kind of the point!

    As for recommendations, it depends on your budget. Hybrids are a tricky breed of bike, some move more towards road bikes, others towards mountain bikes.

    If you want a light, fast bike, take a look at the likes of the Giant Rapid or Lapierre Shaper. Alternatively there are the equivalent bikes from Trek, Felt, etc.

    If you are on a tight budget, the Carrera Subway from Halfords is a very good bike for the money. They also stock a more sporty and expensive Boardman hybrid which looks pretty nifty.


  • #3
    twinsen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 734 ✭✭✭twinsen


    Trek 7.5 FX or Lapierre shaper 300
    I myself own above trek, grate bike for commuting and weekend trips, my friend just bought lapierre , had a quick ride and it is also very good and comfy


  • #4
    mike12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,331 ✭✭✭mike12


    Hi,
    I have the Boardman from Halfords the team comp great bike and seem to have better components that other bikes in the same price range.
    Mike


  • #5
    wowzer
    Registered Users Posts: 799 ✭✭✭wowzer


    i ride a specialized sirrus elite, very light and easy to maintain. i commute 25k a day on it with no problems. I would highly recommend it.


  • #6
    Tim Robbins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,011 ✭✭✭Tim Robbins


    wowzer wrote: »
    i ride a specialized sirrus elite, very light and easy to maintain. i commute 25k a day on it with no problems. I would highly recommend it.

    Thanks what about Raleigh and Felt?


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