Questions Re Some Hybrid Bike Brands ?
05-07-15, 04:46 PM
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Questions Re Some Hybrid Bike Brands ?
Hello,
Local bike shop carries:
- Electra
- Globe
- Specialized
- Trek
Any pros and cons among these for a Hybrid bike for light leisure usage ?
($400 - $ 450 range)
Not up to date on brands, and what folks like and dislike about them..
I know about TREK, but any thoughts on the others ?
Particularly regarding quality, value for the $, etc. ?
Lightweight would be important, as well as very easy shifting.
Any to stay away from ?
TREK still "reasonably" thought of in my price range, or should
any of the above be seriously considered instead of ?
Much thanks,
appreciate the help and opinions.
Bob
Local bike shop carries:
- Electra
- Globe
- Specialized
- Trek
Any pros and cons among these for a Hybrid bike for light leisure usage ?
($400 - $ 450 range)
Not up to date on brands, and what folks like and dislike about them..
I know about TREK, but any thoughts on the others ?
Particularly regarding quality, value for the $, etc. ?
Lightweight would be important, as well as very easy shifting.
Any to stay away from ?
TREK still "reasonably" thought of in my price range, or should
any of the above be seriously considered instead of ?
Much thanks,
appreciate the help and opinions.
Bob
05-07-15, 05:12 PM
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I can't speak to Electra or Globe but both Specialized and Trek both have good products are possibly the two most popular brands on the Hybrid forum.
05-07-15, 05:16 PM
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Avoid purchasing a bike from Crap brand cycles. They tend to be overpriced and... frankly, they tend to be crap.
OK, seriously now; I generally regard Electra as a brand for chicks. If I was going to purchase a bike I would not buy an Electra just like I would not buy Ugg boots if I was in the market for boots (although they make boots for men). And I never heard of Globe bikes until I did an internet search two minutes ago. Turns out that Globe is/was made by Specialized.
OK, seriously now; I generally regard Electra as a brand for chicks. If I was going to purchase a bike I would not buy an Electra just like I would not buy Ugg boots if I was in the market for boots (although they make boots for men). And I never heard of Globe bikes until I did an internet search two minutes ago. Turns out that Globe is/was made by Specialized.
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The claim to fame for Electra is the foot forward design. They allow standing flat footed without getting off the saddle while still maintaining a somewhat efficient distance from saddle to pedals.
I am unlikely to consider them, but some people seem to like them. They don't strike me as light bikes, and they only have 1 or 2 sizes.
I am unlikely to consider them, but some people seem to like them. They don't strike me as light bikes, and they only have 1 or 2 sizes.
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I have a Globe Vienna 2 (2009) that I've got listed on Craigslist because I don't use it or need it. It served as an excellent grocery, errand, drop by the coffee shop bike in a metro area with (mostly) flat streets, many potholes, etc. Where I live now it's a bit too heavy, so I bought a Sirrus Elite. The Globe IS made by Specialized, btw. Fine bike, but it doesn't meet my needs these days.
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