Originally Posted by
Tophy_Dee
Curiosity got the best of me. Why did you choose a hybrid? Any particular reason?
I have had mountain bikes and a few road bikes in the past. I never got into mountain biking as much as I did road cycling. The road bikes are obviously much faster and a great time for sure! I recently discovered hybrids and tried one out one day. I was sold from day one. I feel like the hybrid style bike is more “me” and fits my personality if you will! I love how fast and agile they are even though they’re a bit heavier. Definitely feel much safer when I’m out on my rides too. Lastly, I love the flat handle bars hybrids come with!
So why did you choose a hybrid? Cheers!
Chose a
Trek DS because it's sort of a hybrid. More MTB, to handle cruddy roads and occasional off-trail. But much "road" civility in it. Darned long top tube, for me, even for the relatively puny frame size I selected, but otherwise a nice fit. I knew I could put on a wider/fatter wheelset and a more-upright riding posture (via stem/bars/saddle), and I'd have what amounts to a hybrid commuter with extra capabilities and "MTB" gearing. Works for me.