Hybrid or Gravel/adventure bike
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Hybrid or Gravel/adventure bike
Looking to buy my first bike in a long time for occasional leisure use. Was almost decided on the Boardman HYB 8.8 but have since come across gravel bikes and now can't decide if I should get the Boardman ADV 8.9.
Any advice would be appreciated. Just looking for a all rounded bike that I can keep long term and will build my interest in biking.
Thank you in advance.
Any advice would be appreciated. Just looking for a all rounded bike that I can keep long term and will build my interest in biking.
Thank you in advance.
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The Boardman ADV 8.9 looks significantly better to me: wider gear range, tubeless tires/rims, better tires, thru-axles, etc.
And drop bars allow multiple hand positions which helps in longer rides.
And drop bars allow multiple hand positions which helps in longer rides.
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[QUOTE=tyrion;22548419]The Boardman ADV 8.9 looks significantly better to me: wider gear range, tubeless tires/rims, better tires, thru-axles, etc.
And drop bars allow multiple hand positions which helps in longer rides.[/QUOTE
I concurr
And drop bars allow multiple hand positions which helps in longer rides.[/QUOTE
I concurr
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Get a gravel-ready hybrid.
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You’re planning on leisure use. Consider alt bars. Why put up with riding drops if you’re not racing? Better control, better for looking around. Definitely better on trails!
If it gets windy, bend your elbows….
If it gets windy, bend your elbows….
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Thank you.
Any thoughts on the Sirrus X 4.0 which has a hardtail. I've read previously that's it's not worth having suspension on a hybrid bike would the same apply for this bike?
Any thoughts on the Sirrus X 4.0 which has a hardtail. I've read previously that's it's not worth having suspension on a hybrid bike would the same apply for this bike?
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I advise you to decide what style of bike you want- flat bar or drop bar before asking for suggestions on which to buy. They are fundamentally different in feel and use. One isnt better than the other, they are simply different enough that it matters.
Nobody here can(should) advise you on which style you should choose because there isnt a 'right' or 'wrong' option.
Nobody here can(should) advise you on which style you should choose because there isnt a 'right' or 'wrong' option.
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Flat bar would be ideal as this is my first bike. However from what I have read hybrid bikes are limiting in the long run. I think it may be worth investing in a gravel bike as they seem to be more all rounded. I may be wrong.
Either way it's a decision between the Boardman HYB 8.8 or Boardman ADV 8.9.
Thank you all
Either way it's a decision between the Boardman HYB 8.8 or Boardman ADV 8.9.
Thank you all
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While I think either bike will suit your general purposes, you might find that the gravel bike is more versatile in the long run. I like that the wheels are tubeless-ready, and IMO thru-axles are a better option for disc brakes. A gravel bike can go anywhere a hybrid bike can go, but I'm not sure the opposite is true.
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I advise you to decide what style of bike you want- flat bar or drop bar before asking for suggestions on which to buy. They are fundamentally different in feel and use. One isnt better than the other, they are simply different enough that it matters.
Nobody here can(should) advise you on which style you should choose because there isnt a 'right' or 'wrong' option.
Nobody here can(should) advise you on which style you should choose because there isnt a 'right' or 'wrong' option.
But it's hard to find bikes with swept bars that are also versatile and sporty. The industry is phenomenally style-conscious. On the other hand, it's pretty easy to adapt most flat-bar bikes to swept bars, not so easy to adapt a drop bar bike.
Flat bars make sense for mountain bikes due to controlling the bike on rough terrain, but not for pavement use. This is evident when you see people riding with their hands cupped around the ends of their bars, or with their fists on top of the grips. They're trying to give their wrists a break.
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Yep!! My Cross Check had flat, straight bars when I got it. My wrists hated it. Much better now.
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