Advice on a hybrid for commuting

beercan810

I'm looking to buy a hybrid for commuting to work. My commute is short (5k) so not interested in a road bike.

I'd like something on the lighter side as I intend to use it for some shorter adventure races. Looking to buy from a bike shop in Dublin through the bike to work scheme.

What I'm looking for:
Between €500 - €800
Disc brakes
No suspension - rigid fork

I was looking at these bikes. Anybody have advice on which is the best? Or have any other suggestions for hybrids?

Merida Crossway Urban 40 - €650
http://www.360cycles.ie/merida-crossway-urban-40-matt-steel-blue-silver-bl.html?id=155016707

Trek FX 3 Disc - €750
https://www.pennyfarthingcycles.com/5762/products/2019-trek-fx-3-disc-gents-hybrid-bike-in-black.aspx

2018 Fuji Absolute 1.7 Disc - €750
https://thespokesman.ie/product/2017-fuji-absolute-1-9-disc-commuterfitness/

Giant ESCAPE 1 DISC - €750
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ie/escape-1-disc-2019

Raleigh Strada 2 Crossbar Frame €465
https://www.bikesorbicycles.com/product/raleigh-strada-2-diamond-frame/

njburke

5K is a short commute so you shouldn't have the comfort issues with hybrids associated with a longer cycle. I had a trek 7.5 for commuting,mudguards and a carrier for panniers were not a problem only downside was the odd snapped spoke, I'm on the heavy side.

CramCycle

Can you give an example of the type of adventure race you would be going for? ie distance or roughness of terrain

CantGetNoSleep

Canyon Urban or Cube Hyde (especially with an internal hub gear) could also be an option.

Realistically, none of these are ideal for an adventure race of any sort - for that I'd be looking at a cyclocross bike or even mtb

beercan810

The adventure race is an absolute after thought. I'll probably do like 2 a year .... Sport category, mainly roads with some short forest paths

I'd love to hear people's thoughts on the best hybrid bike from the ones I mentioned, or similar models. I already have a mountain bike and I've no interest in a road bike. Looking to get a no frills, well built hybrid

GabbaTheHutt

The Raleigh Strada is much heavier than any of the other bikes on your list!


The Trek FX3 is Alu frame but with a carbon forks, much lighter and good bike for the money. Good bike to commute and do some longer spins on.

beercan810

Just ordered the Trek FX3 from penny farthing cycles. Looks like a nice bit of kit.

Thanks for the advice.