Hybrid style

[Waynestpete]

Hey Y'all..

New here with some questions.
Male 57yo 6'4.And i want to get a, best bang for the buck hybrid style bike.
Ive looked at the cannondale adventure so far. Wasnt bad
Please tell me your opinion

Thanks so much

 

[CXRAndy]

Decide what you are going to do with the bike. Its not set in stone that you cant upgrade or replace the bike if your aspirations change. I would get a bike with a sub compact crank48/32 46/30 and a 11-34/36 cass. Wide tyre capacity 40-45mm makes for a very comfy ride. Lastly and most importantly a bike that feels comfortable to get on ride

 

[biggs682]

Go to your local bike shop and see what they have to offer and keep trying them to you get a good idea

 

[Waynestpete]

Decide what you are going to do with the bike. Its not set in stone that you cant upgrade or replace the bike if your aspirations change. I would get a bike with a sub compact crank48/32 46/30 and a 11-34/36 cass. Wide tyre capacity 40-45mm makes for a very comfy ride. Lastly and most importantly a bike that feels comfortable to get on ride

Mostly on smooth surfaces.
Don't really need shocks.

 

[NorthernDave]

Best bang for your buck is likely to be something from Decathlon or the Boardman range at Halfords / Cycle Republic. Both ranges offer some excellent bikes.

There are different types of hybrids, so what type of riding are you going to be doing? Mainly road, or cycle paths, or light trails? What budget are you thinking of spending?

 

[Waynestpete]

Best bang for your buck is likely to be something from Decathlon or the Boardman range at Halfords / Cycle Republic. Both ranges offer some excellent bikes.

There are different types of hybrids, so what type of riding are you going to be doing? Mainly road, or cycle paths, or light trails? What budget are you thinking of spending?

Mostly on road..
Trying to stay under 500$
Live in Florida

 

[tom73]

Make a list what do you want to do and what do you want from the bike and what your budget is. Then armed with a list see what's about and if it fits the bill. Keep an open mind as to which one you like. See if the local bike shop has anything and if so ask for advice you don't have to buy on the day. Decathlon is well worth a look for sure if you have one near. Try a few out if you can as it always helps even if rules one out.

 

[tom73]

Right ok well trek fx maybe in budget may even find someone with last years model which will be cheeper.
Mrs 73 has one loves it its a good all round bike that may fit the bill.

 

[Waynestpete]

Make a list what do you want to do and what do you want from the bike and what your budget is. Then armed with a list see what's about and if it fits the bill. Keep an open mind as to which one you like. See if the local bike shop has anything and if so ask for advice you don't have to buy on the day. Decathlon is well worth a look for sure if you have one near. Try a few out if you can as it always helps even if rules one out.

Im looking at the rock rider 520 btwin. That's on the decathon page. But its a mountain bike.
Not sure if the handle bar stem can be raised.
Its $329 shipping included