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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-19-19, 05:16 PM

Replies: 14

How hybrid are hybrid bikes?

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Posted By Wishiwasabiker

Thanks for the practical advice- no I’m not...

Thanks for the practical advice- no I’m not planning to race any time soon and not too worried about 3-4 pounds extra. I got caught up in advice to find a very lightweight bike but now that I think...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-19-19, 05:03 PM

Replies: 14

How hybrid are hybrid bikes?

Views: 4,973

Posted By Wishiwasabiker

Thats great info. I looked up some Trek dual...

Thats great info. I looked up some Trek dual sport options and found some on craigslist in the $400 range. And thanks for the assurance on names and titles, I’ve been worried about buying the wrong...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-19-19, 04:59 PM

Replies: 14

How hybrid are hybrid bikes?

Views: 4,973

Posted By Wishiwasabiker

That’s encouraging- there’s a $100 Trek...

That’s encouraging- there’s a $100 Trek Multitrack 730 the next town over that I have thought about too. Looks like it’s in decent shape - not that I would actually know by looking, but I like the...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-18-19, 11:36 AM

Replies: 14

How hybrid are hybrid bikes?

Views: 4,973

Posted By Wishiwasabiker

How hybrid are hybrid bikes?

Shopping for my first real bike. Are most hybrids able to handle some gravel paths or light dirt trails? Or should I keep it on pavement?
My personal riding terrain will probably be 75% pavement...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-12-19, 07:44 PM

Replies: 21

Disc brakes vs rim brakes on Giant escape

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Posted By Wishiwasabiker

Thanks to all for the info, very helpful. It's...

Thanks to all for the info, very helpful. It's hard to get solid information online since most of what I read is someone trying to sell me the bike. I'm sure things will make more sense after I get...

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-10-19, 07:23 PM

Replies: 21

Disc brakes vs rim brakes on Giant escape

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Posted By Wishiwasabiker

Disc brakes vs rim brakes on Giant escape

Found a Giant escape 3 with rim brakes for $250. Looking for a bike to get started with, but I was under the impression that disc brakes were the way to go. Any input?

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-10-19, 07:08 PM

Replies: 2

Used bike? Men/women specific? Help me I'm very new

Views: 1,829

Posted By Wishiwasabiker

Thank you! Looking at a Giant Escape 3 online...

Thank you! Looking at a Giant Escape 3 online now, unfortunately no co-op nearby. The guy doesn’t know much about it except he bought it new last year. Hopefully I can try it out first.

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

06-07-19, 08:54 PM

Replies: 2

Used bike? Men/women specific? Help me I'm very new

Views: 1,829

Posted By Wishiwasabiker

Used bike? Men/women specific? Help me I'm very new

Hi, came here after spending HOURS looking at bikes and trying to learn online - here to report I don't know what I'm looking for. Just getting started I want to find a multi-functional bike. I...

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