Which Bike to Choose

[Mallory]

Right, i've decided that a hybrid is the way to go rather than a cyclocross.

My choices are

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ridgeback/flight-01-2013-hybrid-bike-ec043415

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/sirrus-elite-disc-2013-hybrid-bike-ec042536

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ridgeback/flight-02-2013-hybrid-bike-ec043416

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/74-fx-disc-2013-hybrid-bike-ec040366

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_777701_langId_-1_categoryId_165534


I need great clearance 35mm Winter Stud tyres, mudguards and a topeak rack. I am leaning towards hydraulic brakes as I read that they self adjust, especially after removing the wheel to fix a puncture.

 

[Cyclist33]

i wouldnt say hydraulic brakes self adjust, i mean that would be impossible, but they are easy its true. disks used to equal weight but judging from some of the Whyte hybrids, not so much any more. i dont think you need them though, remember bikes didnt used to have such a thing and they stopped just fine.

 

[Peteaud]

Wet slimey days and mud n crud mean discs win every time for me.

Cable discs require cable adjustment, Hydraulic are pretty much fit n forget.

Cable are cheaper and easier tho.

Of the above i would have the Spesh 1st, but thats just me.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

i wouldnt say hydraulic brakes self adjust, i mean that would be impossible,

If they are properly designed, hydraulic disc brakes are self adjusting, same as the ones on a car. The ones on the rickshaw certainly were.

 

[Mallory]

Wet slimey days and mud n crud mean discs win every time for me.

Cable discs require cable adjustment, Hydraulic are pretty much fit n forget.

Cable are cheaper and easier tho.

Of the above i would have the Spesh 1st, but thats just me.

The fact that it is a double and the others (ridgeback/trek) are a triple does appeal.