Advice on hybrid bike

[rkbike]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy hybrid bike, budget of around £300-ish. I've come across 2 bikes but I know very little about the specs and what to look out for. The bikes are:

1. RIVERSIDE 500 HYBRID BIKE: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-hybrid-bike-grey-id_8405210.html
2. Carrera Crossfire 2 Womens Hybrid Bike: https://www.halfords.com/bikes/hybr...ybrid-bike---black---s-m-l-frames-651829.html

Which one is better and why?

Thanks in advance!

 

[tribanjules]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy hybrid bike, budget of around £300-ish. I've come across 2 bikes but I know very little about the specs and what to look out for. The bikes are:

1. RIVERSIDE 500 HYBRID BIKE: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-hybrid-bike-grey-id_8405210.html
2. Carrera Crossfire 2 Womens Hybrid Bike: https://www.halfords.com/bikes/hybr...ybrid-bike---black---s-m-l-frames-651829.html

Which one is better and why?

Thanks in advance!

I had a riverside, toured Holland on it and regularly on peak trails over here. -comfortable, no need for more gears

 

[brucers]

There is another post on here with a reply with a link to a Calibre Stitch, which looks to be good value at £340.

 

[Midsrider]

If you can stretch to £379, the Riverside 900 is a great purchase.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/900-hybrid-bike-grey-orange-id_8577823.html

 

[Bonefish Blues]

There is another post on here with a reply with a link to a Calibre Stitch, which looks to be good value at £340.

If OP can get one that looks an excellent choice.

 

[vickster]

Out of stock unfortunately at GO & Milletts
https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15905565/calibre-stitch-urban-bike-15905565

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Hence my caveat "if the OP can get one"

 

[vickster]

Hence my caveat "if the OP can get one"

Indeed. They do seem to have stocks dribbling in and out.
No suspension though unlike the two the OP linked. She may think it’s essential or not

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Indeed. They do seem to have stocks dribbling in and out.
No suspension though unlike the two the OP linked. She may think it’s essential or not

As we know, it usually isn't, and that money saved has been well spent of the G.O./Milbike bike, I think. Presumably a call to both brands might be possible - and worthwhile, potentially.

 

[Ralphy9207]

Love my Calibre Stitch!