Which Hybrid?

[Professor]

Hi all,

I've recently had my Cannondale Bad Boy 2 2015 stolen , so was looking at getting a new hybrid bike.

I've been looking at the following bikes, but other recommendations are appreciated.

Usage - Mainly Bike paths, with less than average off-road.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/quick-cx-1-2016-hybrid-bike-ec120273#features

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/bad-boy-2-2016-hybrid-bike-ec120264

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/crosstrail-expert-disc-2015-hybrid-bike-ec070595

My concerns on the above are the following,

Bad boy 2 - Most expensive and reminds me of the 2015 I lost
Quick CX 1 - Given the name, the tyres may not be best suited for on-road.o
Specialized - Mainly the square tapered bracket. Had one wear off on my during a long ride leaving me one legged for the remainder.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[vickster]

Do you have to buy from Evans? If not, have a look at the Whyte R7 range or Ridgebacks offers

 

[Professor]

Theres no restriction to Evans cycles :P. Just using that site as they sported the items I was interested in. They also have the full build delivery option as well.

The suspension feature on the Cannondale bikes takes my fancy as well.

 

[vickster]

Suspension generally just adds weight and makes road cycling more arduous, useful if riding on proper rough off road however

 

[Professor]

The benefit of the cannondale suspension is that it can be turned on/off, so that's not a problem.

 

[Professor]

Well, I've narrowed it down to two bikes.

Quick CX 1 - Seems to have a better kit than the Bad Boy 2, if not the same. And seems more geared to off-road
Specialized - Seems to have the best kit, the bracket makes me shakey with a square taper. But I imagine this should not be a problem if the bike is looked after, and can be replaced easily at a reasonable cost.

I believe that I will go with the specialized as its £250 off RRP. Does anyone have any reason as to change bicycle?
With the money off, i think I'll get a gps tracker as well

 

[vickster]

The benefit of the cannondale suspension is that it can be turned on/off, so that's not a problem.

I've had bikes with turn off suspension, they're were still bouncy to some extent on the roads and slower than a bike with rigid forks

Go to Evans, test ride the bikes you are interested in (you just need photo ID and a bank card) and buy the one you like best (remembering that they price match )

I wouldn't buy a specialized however a bargain, but that's brand preference. I've had three, including a crostrail with LO suspension, and found them utterly dull to ride, others love them though so go ride