What hybrid?! Suggestions, reviews, advice please.
- Thread starter rudders20
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I had a Sirrus for a while back in 2011, was a great bike for my commute and never let me down, comfortable and just kept on going. It never really excited me though and found it a bit boring..... weird but don't really know why!
Giant Fastroad are worth a look, Giant are always a nice bike.
Giant Fastroad are worth a look, Giant are always a nice bike.
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rudders20
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Thanks for the suggestions, I'm really liking the look of the giants, but not so much the Planet X bikes or the tribans, I know looks shouldn't be a deciding factor but if I'm parting with a large wedge of cash then I want a bike that gets me excited to ride it when I see it (shallow, I know). I've got plenty to go on now and plenty of researching/test riding to do over the next couple of weeks, please feel free to keep fireing more bike ideas at me as I'm always open to other options and really appreciating all the ideas.
bonsaibilly
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Looks are the only factor worth considering once you've defined what type of bike you want. That and budget.
Sizing is simple. They either have the right size in stock or not. You can change parts to make a bike slightly bigger or smaller.So not worth over-thinking it.
Ride quality you'll get almost no proper feel for even if you take a bike out for like twenty minutes. It's in the real day to day cut n thrust world is when you get to know your bike. BB
Sizing is simple. They either have the right size in stock or not. You can change parts to make a bike slightly bigger or smaller.So not worth over-thinking it.
Ride quality you'll get almost no proper feel for even if you take a bike out for like twenty minutes. It's in the real day to day cut n thrust world is when you get to know your bike. BB
Racing roadkill
Guru
That's very true, good luck with the search.
Teppic
Member
Merida have nice bikes.. Worth a look.
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Merida-Speeder-300-2016-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_81854.htm
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Merida-Speeder-300-2016-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_81854.htm
nickr
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The Sirrus is a strange bike, looks really modern but feels like riding your Grandad's bike. I find it ideal for a commute, but utterly soulless and boring.
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rudders20
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Right, a quick update, I'm going to 'spesh' 
Shop and a local bike shop who stock whytes and giants on Saturday do view and hopefully test ride a couple of bikes, just need to find a cannondale stockist now. Cheers teppic for the Merida shout, I've had a look but not keen, thank you though for posting 
Will keep you all updated over the weekend
Shop and a local bike shop who stock whytes and giants on Saturday do view and hopefully test ride a couple of bikes, just need to find a cannondale stockist now. Cheers teppic for the Merida shout, I've had a look but not keen, thank you though for posting Will keep you all updated over the weekenddon't Merida make spesh frames? I have a Merida and it's great.
Paulq
Bike Rider, Beer Drinker, Biscuit Eater.
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I'd be tempted with the Merida - looks a well spec'd machine for the money.
