Post pictures of your Hybrid
#7576
Haven't done much to this......just changed the stock wheels for a set of 50mm carbon clinchers from Amazon and a set of Continental Grand Prix 4 Season (Black Edition) tires in size 28mm.
Here are the links for the wheels and tires:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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#7577
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This thread is making me want to dust off my hybrid and make some upgrades so I can ride it more often. Probably haven't been on it since the winter. I only use it locally if I need to go somewhere under 5 miles and I need to lock it up. Wanting to get some chunky tires and fenders and use it as my winter commuter.
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Need to get out and take some proper pictures.
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#7580
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#7582
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Thanks for posting my picture. The last bicycle I had was something Soviet in mid 90s back in my early teens. Before settling on Crossroads, I test rode Trek Domane AL4 and Specialized Sirrus X 4.0. Both were too harsh for fitness rides around local neighborhoods with not bad, but not great surface quality. As soon as I got on Crossroads 3.0 - I knew, as a 1st stepping stone into the biking world, it was it for me. Thus far, rode it for 5-7 mi and my legs are falling off. Impatiently waiting for them to recover, so I can ride again 😀
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#7585
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My 2021 Dual Sport 2. I've got Ergon GP3 grips in the post and I've added some SKS Chromotplastic mudguards (the front a right pain because of the suspension!), Aaron urban pedals and I've swapped out the 40mm stock tyres for some smoother 35mm Conti's. It's already a superb commuter bike and I've enjoyed 40-50 mile weekend rides on it, no bother. It should serve me well while I save up for a road bike next year.
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#7586
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My Sirrus in its current form - RaceFace pedals, better tires. Specialized Stix lights on both ends (front off duty that day), QuadLock phone mount, etc.
Not very artistically staged, however.
Not very artistically staged, however.
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#7587
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#7588
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Bikes: 2010 Scott Sportster P55 Hybrid Custom build, not much left from factory.
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I agree, It's definitely mostly about frame specs...Hybrids tend to be longer frames,and no rear suspension for starters, then the drivetrain is geared more like a road bike. I have a Scott Sportster that's considered a hybrid. Put some nice wide diamond back straight bars on it, running 27 1/2" wheels with 2.50" wide tires, I'd go wider if I could but, anyways...I notice its a bit on the heavy side, but It rides real nice...even with knobbies on the tar, and with the Rock Shox Recon forks, its a monster when it comes to climbing curbs, logs, stumps....But at the end of the day, even if I change my gears and go with a 1X setup, I suppose it could be almost considered a hardtail MTB, but at the end of the day the frame design is always going to keep me in the "Hybrid Zone". I wasn't intending on building this bike when I started out, but it grew on me and after a lot of money, and my literal blood sweat and tears it became a great bike for what I needed...I use it to get around town to shop, I take it riding on the trails, I carry a ton of gear for camping, even pull a trailer when I need to carry a ton of crap. I've gotten off topic, basically I could strip it down to nothing and put bmx tires on it, and it'll still be a hybrid....
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#7590
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2018 Sirrus. Tuned up, fresh set of 40mm tires. Ready for winter commuting and shopping.
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#7592
Grouchy Old man
Here's my hybrid bike. I want to swap some things out on it, in the coming months. Longer handlebars, a replacement for the pressed crank, and maybe upgrade the shifting system from a 21 speed to a 27 speed. Hopefully I can knock a little bit of weight off of it.
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If the drivetrain is working nicely, and the spread of gearing works for your riding, I wouldn’t upgrade to 27 speed.
21 gears are plenty if they’re the right gears!
nice little hybrid.
21 gears are plenty if they’re the right gears!
nice little hybrid.
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#7594
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Pretty new here as far as posting goes, but I thought this would be a fun place to share my 2012 Charge Scourer, now referred to as Charge EVO III. Second photo is the day I got it, I fully rebuilt it as a single speed city ripper, and then completely disassembled the bike and built the version in the first pic, hence, EVO III. Hope you enjoy it, ask me anything about it.
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#7595
Grouchy Old man
Thanks!
Thanks. I'll stick to 21 gears, and hopefully replace the front crank is something a little lighter.
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It’s only new once. Might as well have a pic of the way you got really.
But, while you are at it, the dork disc can go as well. 😜
But, while you are at it, the dork disc can go as well. 😜