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Ana
I just moved to Arizona and would like to due some trail riding, as well as riding around town. I assume I want a hybrid bike. I sized myself on one of those online calculators, and it says a 62" woman with a 29" leg-length requires a 16' frame, but says nothing about wheel height.
I also am looking for brand recommendations. I will probably only be able to buy a second-hand bike.
Answer
Forget wheel height. ALL hybrid bicycles have the same diameter wheels - 700C. It's done with frame size. If you want a 2nd hand bicycle - look long & hard before coming to any conclusions. Avoid anything that originally sold through a discount or big box store. You want to look for a REAL bicycle that sold through a REAL bicycle shop. Look for names like Raleigh, Specialized, Trek, Giant, Cannondale, etc.
A trip past your local bike shop is still a VERY good idea. They can show you what makes a good bike good & a bad bike bad.
Forget wheel height. ALL hybrid bicycles have the same diameter wheels - 700C. It's done with frame size. If you want a 2nd hand bicycle - look long & hard before coming to any conclusions. Avoid anything that originally sold through a discount or big box store. You want to look for a REAL bicycle that sold through a REAL bicycle shop. Look for names like Raleigh, Specialized, Trek, Giant, Cannondale, etc.
A trip past your local bike shop is still a VERY good idea. They can show you what makes a good bike good & a bad bike bad.
Which Hybrid bikes are good for a $500 range?
bigDaddy m
Hi All,
I am looking for a hybrid bike within the $500 range. The last time I rode a bike was when I was in my teenage years and now I'm 31 yrs old. I am now trying to get back into it but don't want a mountain bike because it's heavy and I am planning to bike to and from work for some exercise. I've recently looked at the Jamis Citizen 2, Jamis Coda Sport and the Cannondale Quick 5. I've narrowed it down to the Jamis Coda Sport and the Quick 5 last night but couldn't decide on what to get. I've been out of the game for awhile and have no idea what components are good and what not. I've recently read more forums and people recommended the Giant Escape City and the Trek 7.2. Thanks to the forums, I am now so confused and couldn't make up mind. Please help me out with my decisions to get the most bang for my bucks. Thanks!
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Michael H
Thanks for you feed backs!
I want to add a rear rack eventually but it's not a priority right now. To and from work is about 10.4 miles round trip. I don't mind the straight road bikes but I have a bad lower back and can't lean over or an extended amount of period so that's why I am aiming for a hybrid to sit just a bit more up right. I hope this helps.
Answer
Within the same price range they will ALL use similar & sometimes the EXACT same components from suppliers such as SRAM or Shimano. It's all in the test ride. Which bike just plain rides & "feels" best to you alone.
If work is anything more than 5 miles away, I'd go with a road bike before a hybrid. Hybrids give you a choice of ONE hand position only - resulting in cramping. On a road bike, you can change hand positions from the brake hoods - to the center of the handlebar - or to the drops for better aerodynamics & faster speeds.
But...if I had to choose a hybrid for personal use - the Giant Escape City. Comes factory equipped with fenders & a rear rack. Ever ride through a puddle or get caught in an unexpected shower? Fenders. Ever need to carry anything? With a rear rack, you can add panniers (saddle bags) & carry just about anything. Axiom makes some really nice panniers.
http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/bags/journey-series/appalachian/
http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/bags/journey-series/seymour-dlx-30/
Edit: So you have a bad lower back. So do I !!! On Soc. Sec. Disability for degenerative disc disease in the lower back & arthritic knees. They make stem risers that raise the handlebar up slightly. Your local bike shop may have them. Or Amazon.com. Links below.
Within the same price range they will ALL use similar & sometimes the EXACT same components from suppliers such as SRAM or Shimano. It's all in the test ride. Which bike just plain rides & "feels" best to you alone.
If work is anything more than 5 miles away, I'd go with a road bike before a hybrid. Hybrids give you a choice of ONE hand position only - resulting in cramping. On a road bike, you can change hand positions from the brake hoods - to the center of the handlebar - or to the drops for better aerodynamics & faster speeds.
But...if I had to choose a hybrid for personal use - the Giant Escape City. Comes factory equipped with fenders & a rear rack. Ever ride through a puddle or get caught in an unexpected shower? Fenders. Ever need to carry anything? With a rear rack, you can add panniers (saddle bags) & carry just about anything. Axiom makes some really nice panniers.
http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/bags/journey-series/appalachian/
http://www.axiomgear.com/products/gear/bags/journey-series/seymour-dlx-30/
Edit: So you have a bad lower back. So do I !!! On Soc. Sec. Disability for degenerative disc disease in the lower back & arthritic knees. They make stem risers that raise the handlebar up slightly. Your local bike shop may have them. Or Amazon.com. Links below.
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