Which Hybrid?

[Billy Wizz]

I have a boardman 2014 hybrid its well built and does a good job,but after buying my Orbea Orca in November i swore to all my mates i would never ride the Boardman again, i took the boardman out in the rain on saturday the first time in 6 months and was not surprised at the slower pace after jumping off the race bike the most positive thing i took from the ride was the disc brakes,discs and DI2 are the way forward for me.

The Boardmans are great value.

 

[JMAG]

Nothing wrong with alivio gears in my experience. Sure it wasn't the set up?

I think mine was made on a Friday afternoon. I'm quite capable of adjusting gears and took it back to the shop twice. First time they said it was probably just the dirt (from 2 days wet commuting although cleaned overnight) 2nd time they said it was fine. I told them a friends Sora gearset was much smoother and they said that Sora is several levels better than Alivio (BS). The SiS 10 speed on my old Raleigh was on a par with the Trek.

I couldn't be bothered to pursue it and the handling was poor anyway. I broke a phone mount because the vibration was so bad and it even switched my rear light off on one occasion (iin the dark). Just as well I had a 2nd light on my rucksack.

 

[david k]

Cross bike with mudguards sounds like a good idea. A cross/MTB hybrid may do it if you prefer to sit up.

I find I sit up more on my CX than my hybrid, although I like the wider grip at times, feels like I have more control

Not that one is better than the other just different

 

[Dave the Smeghead]

I would suggest the Giant Escape range for below this price range.
I have the Giant Escape Disc and it is one of the best hybrids I have ridden. Lovely feel, quick and stable on a range of surfaces.
I got mine in a Wiggle sale for below £500