Hybrid Bikes £1,500 - £1,600?

[Toshiba Boy]

Hi Ladies and Gents

Knowing that I'm into cycling, a friend has asked my advice re what Hybrid to buy for c£1,500 to £1,600. He has a very good moutntain bike, that he has owned for some years, but now he is a "little older" wishes to ride more quiet country lanes and trails etc.

As I own an exclusively Road/TT/Fixed stable, I really don't know what is best for him, and your suggestions would be gratefully received.

 

[bonsaibilly]

Not that many hybrids available for that sort of price. Cannondale Quick Carbon, if he can get one in the right size.

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/32388...currency=GBP&gclid=CLOdjZvpksoCFRQTGwodxQcJRA

BB

 

[RoubaixCube]

as a suggestion a CX bike might be a little bit more versatile but if hes happy with a more relaxed riding position then a hybrid is fine.

You dont need to spend over 1k to get a decent hybrid but if thats what he wants than a

Specialized Sirrus Comp 2016 or Cannondale Quick Carbon 1 2016 Hybrid Bike

On the lower end of the pricing scale: Felt Verza Speed 20

For me to throw over 1k at a bike i'd have to be pretty serious about cycling as a whole. Doing events like audax's, enduros or sportifs etc etc. You dont need to throw that much cash for a bike that does what the buy wants.

 

[Racing roadkill]

You're looking at Specialized Sirrus Carbon top of the shop Hybrids at that sort of price point. They are fine bikes, but Hybrids aren't everyone's cup of tea.

 

[ColinJ]

as a suggestion a CX bike might be a little bit more versatile but if hes happy with a more relaxed riding position then a hybrid is fine.

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For me to throw over 1k at a bike i'd have to be pretty serious about cycling as a whole. Doing events like audax's, enduros or sportifs etc etc. You dont need to throw that much cash for a bike that does what the buy wants.

I was thinking that.

I find the position on my CAADX CX bike much more relaxed than that on my CAAD5 road bike and decent CX bikes such as the CAADX are available for under £1k.

 

[RoubaixCube]

I was thinking that.

I find the position on my CAADX CX bike much more relaxed than that on my CAAD5 road bike and decent CX bikes such as the CAADX are available for under £1k.

I tend to think Cannondale's are over priced. £800 for a CAADX with Sora groupset and 1k for the same with a 105 groupset. good quality bikes though, but if you compare them to the likes of planet X customs & other such bikes, the same can be obtained for much less - only difference is the frame and paint work.

 

[Racing roadkill]

The Planet X pro carbon is pretty hard to beat, circa 900 notes with a full Ultegra 11 speed Groupset, and Campag wheelset. A colleague of mine bought one on the cycle to work scheme, he had it delivered to the factory, Yodel delivered it, and it wasn't broken. Full house I reckon.

 

[ColinJ]

I nearly bought a Planet X bike (LONDON ROAD) but managed to get a Tiagra-equipped CAAD X for under £600 on eBay and then upgraded it to suit my preferences.

The Planet X pro carbon is pretty hard to beat, circa 900 notes with a full Ultegra 11 speed Groupset, and Campag wheelset. A colleague of mine bought one on the cycle to work scheme, he had it delivered to the factory, Yodel delivered it, and it wasn't broken. Full house I reckon.

They are currently £100-200 more than that. Probably not ideal for 'trails' either

 

[outlash]

I tend to think Cannondale's are over priced. £800 for a CAADX with Sora groupset and 1k for the same with a 105 groupset. good quality bikes though, but if you compare them to the likes of planet X customs & other such bikes, the same can be obtained for much less - only difference is the frame and paint work.

If you think that companies like Cannondale make the same frames so people like Planet X can knock it out cheaper, you need to look harder. There's a reason why they're cheap.

 

[RoubaixCube]

If you think that companies like Cannondale make the same frames so people like Planet X can knock it out cheaper, you need to look harder. There's a reason why they're cheap.

re-read my original post without cutting bits off.

 

[vickster]

Whyte Montpellier, or look at the £1k sterling alu but high spec

There used to be a carbon Boardman hybrid

And some hideous thing from Giant

Planet X do a carbon flat bar for under a grand

Or see what the likes of Condor or Pearson will build from one of their carbon road frames ( or even steel)

Also look at titanium, I'm sure someone will do you a super bike with flat bars

 

[jowwy]

Whyte Montpellier, or look at the £1k sterling alu but high spec

There used to be a carbon Boardman hybrid

And some hideous thing from Giant

Planet X do a carbon flat bar for under a grand

Or see what the likes of Condor or Pearson will build from one of their carbon road frames ( or even steel)

Also look at titanium, I'm sure someone will do you a super bike with flat bars

Did someone say titanium

 

[Racing roadkill]

If you think that companies like Cannondale make the same frames so people like Planet X can knock it out cheaper, you need to look harder. There's a reason why they're cheap.

Yep, those Cannondale stickers are mighty expensive.

 

[Toshiba Boy]

Many thanks everyone.

Acknowledge points made re amount he's looking to spend (I have been buying road bikes for some 35 years) but hey, it's his money!

Thanks again, appreciated.

 

[tudor_77]

Whyte Montpellier, or look at the £1k sterling alu but high spec

There used to be a carbon Boardman hybrid

And some hideous thing from Giant

Planet X do a carbon flat bar for under a grand

Or see what the likes of Condor or Pearson will build from one of their carbon road frames ( or even steel)

Also look at titanium, I'm sure someone will do you a super bike with flat bars

Vickster may possibly be referring to the Giant AnyRoad haha. This is the bike I am currently coveting myself after reading reviews and comparing it to similar bikes. The looks might not be to everyone's tastes but it has definitely grown on me. I particularly like the paint job on this particular model:

http://www.giant-liverpool.co.uk/en-gb/bikes/model/anyroad.1/24999/90536/