Hybrid bike or Mountain Bike
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ebikeerwidnes
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Hi
I normally ride an ebike - but it is basically a hybrid - and the majority of rides I do involve and canal tow paths and similar off road paths - and then proper roads to get to and from them.
Some of them are a bit rough but not serious in any way and the bike copes with it with no problems - some bumpy bits and some muddy bits.
Only problem I have is that I do not feel I can go at any speed because the bike is not designed for it - and I have tyres that are designed for the road so mud can mean that the rear wheel takes a path it decides on by itself rather than the way I expected. Not really a problem at the speed I go.
On gravel paths it can be a bit difficult on steep hills - the tyres do not have much grip so I get the rear wheel spinning if I am not careful.
So - it depends on how rough the paths are and whether or not you want/need to go fast.
I normally ride an ebike - but it is basically a hybrid - and the majority of rides I do involve and canal tow paths and similar off road paths - and then proper roads to get to and from them.
Some of them are a bit rough but not serious in any way and the bike copes with it with no problems - some bumpy bits and some muddy bits.
Only problem I have is that I do not feel I can go at any speed because the bike is not designed for it - and I have tyres that are designed for the road so mud can mean that the rear wheel takes a path it decides on by itself rather than the way I expected. Not really a problem at the speed I go.
On gravel paths it can be a bit difficult on steep hills - the tyres do not have much grip so I get the rear wheel spinning if I am not careful.
So - it depends on how rough the paths are and whether or not you want/need to go fast.
If you are just riding flattish forest trails suitable for family rides, then a hybrid is fine.
MTBs use wheels of different sizes, it really doesnt matter. The 700c used in hybrids is the same as 29" used in MTB. You could use a dual use tyre with a central ridge for road and knobbbles for muddier sections of trail. I have done plenty of trails on std commuter tyres( Schwalbe Marathon.)
Hybrids usually gave adequate tyre clearance and low enough gears.
MTBs use wheels of different sizes, it really doesnt matter. The 700c used in hybrids is the same as 29" used in MTB. You could use a dual use tyre with a central ridge for road and knobbbles for muddier sections of trail. I have done plenty of trails on std commuter tyres( Schwalbe Marathon.)
Hybrids usually gave adequate tyre clearance and low enough gears.
mustang1
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Hi, I have a Carrera hybrid and take it off road frequently. In fact, I've UPgraded the tyres which makes the LESS off-road friendly but I still go off road on them and they're fine. I think you will like it!\
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
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- Inside my skull
For forest trails a hybrid is fine. If you think you might fancy something more challenging go for the mtb
Reynard
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- Cambridgeshire, UK
For general purpose bimbling, then a rigid fork (no suspension) hybrid should cover just about all the bases.
A semi-slick commuter tyre such as a Schwalbe Road Cruiser will cope with gravel, sand and a certain amount of mud. Otherwise, as others have said, you can get a dual-purpose tyre with a slick centre and knobbly bits on the outside. Riding on tarmac on full knobblies is like riding through treacle.
And there'll be enough give in a 1.75 inch tyre that you won't need the suspension, and given the budget you're looking at, a suspension fork will be more of a hindrance than a help. So you'll have a lighter bike and won't be wasting effort by having the front end pogo-ing up and down just when you don't need it.
A semi-slick commuter tyre such as a Schwalbe Road Cruiser will cope with gravel, sand and a certain amount of mud. Otherwise, as others have said, you can get a dual-purpose tyre with a slick centre and knobbly bits on the outside. Riding on tarmac on full knobblies is like riding through treacle.
And there'll be enough give in a 1.75 inch tyre that you won't need the suspension, and given the budget you're looking at, a suspension fork will be more of a hindrance than a help. So you'll have a lighter bike and won't be wasting effort by having the front end pogo-ing up and down just when you don't need it.
battered
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^this
joe_fehrenhite
Member
go with hybrid .. straight ahead
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LWeleven
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- Market Drayton
having both . well i did, sold my mountain bike earlier this year as i was using my hybrid more , i do prefer the mountain bike off road for sure but i find myself on back roads and easy tracks more and get more speed from the hybrid , the hybrid is also going once i can find a Gravel bike that suits my needs and budget...but there are hybrids and hybrids .....
