Looking for Mens hybrid with 26" wheels?

[beany_bot]

Hi, I'm looking for a mens hybrid with 26" wheels. Ideally full mudguards and pannier rack too. Must be affordable. Really on a budget. Can't seem to find a bike lol.

Actually you know what. If it's easier I dont mind riding a ladies hybrid. I'm 5"10". Thanks.

Must be like £100 - £200. just cheap and disposable price.

 

[Cycleops]

Don't think you'll find one, not new anyway as you've probably found out. Your best bet would be to find an older MTB in good condition and put slicks on it. Even a newer one but they all seem to have suspension forks which I'd advise against.

Maybe @biggs682 of this parish has something suitable.

 

[beany_bot]

Yeah I've thought about that. but MTB's never have full mudgaurds. So im looking at additional costs for tyres, mudgaurds, panier rack. All adds up.

 

[I like Skol]

Why 26" wheels? You are not short so can't imagine you would think you need 26" wheels due to your height. You are really restricting your options by trying to find a 26" wheeled solution.

 

[beany_bot]

I've bought a powered hub rear wheel that's a 26" wheel. For some reason they don't do 700c. They are all 26". Annoying.

 

[I like Skol]

OK, good luck.......

 

[beany_bot]

I think I'm going to have to buy a MTB and "make it hybrid" so to speak.

 

[beany_bot]

But again, happy to ride a ladies hybrid if they use 26" wheels?

 

[jay clock]

Carerra Subway worth a look?.

 

[raleighnut]

Like @Cycleops said

Don't think you'll find one, not new anyway as you've probably found out. Your best bet would be to find an older MTB in good condition and put slicks on it. Even a newer one but they all seem to have suspension forks which I'd advise against.

Maybe @biggs682 of this parish has something suitable.

I'd go for an old Raleigh MTB and hybridise it, something along these lines would be perfect

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RALEIGH-M...748331?hash=item25cee29f2b:g:Q-0AAOSw241YkJjK

A virtually 'bomb-proof' bike.

 

[beany_bot]

I think you are right. Realistically I need a MTB and then hybridise it. Im riding mostly paved paths and canal paths so really a hybrid will be more suitable than a proper MTB.

 

[beany_bot]

I mean this. If I get a year out of it its cheap at twice the price. http://www.fieldandtrek.com/muddyfo...duYM-KW5oQ1m3Nloc5xHINewJ742d7NxW4aAiDR8P8HAQ

 

[vickster]

Previous Subways had 26" wheels, try eBay
E.g. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/112292561282?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368&_mwBanner=1

Obviously all the usual checks to confirm not stolen apply

 

[beany_bot]

Previous Subways had 26" wheels, try eBay
E.g. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/112292561282?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368&_mwBanner=1

Obviously all the usual checks to confirm not stolen apply

Thats really excellent but not near me sadly. im near glasgow

 

[beany_bot]

Is 18" frame too small for me or OK in a pinch? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Raleigh-S...749981?hash=item1ec0ec98dd:g:TW4AAOSwNnRYlcjH