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To upgrade my Hybrid or not?

  • 20-06-2011 10:59am
    #1
    harry1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭


    Hi all,

    I started cycling (again) about 2 years ago, just in the summer time to keep fit. I bought a Giant FCR 4 hybrid at that time as I thought it was the best fit for what I wanted. I don't use it for commuting, just excercise.

    I have started cycling a bit more lately. I don't generally do more than about 30k at a time, but would like to start increasing that a bit and maybe aim towards doing some charity cycles of about 80 - 100k.

    So, my question is whether I should consider changing my hybrid to a racer? The reason is that I want to increas my speed a bit and find the hybrid too upright for that especially in a head wind. I considered fitting a set of aerobars, but I'm not sure that would be ideal as the hybrid is not really set up for that riding position.

    Anyone have any thoughts or advice on this?


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  • #2
    cdaly_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    I added aerobars to my FCR3 some time back. I also flipped the stem for a lower handlebar position. That did me for a while but I ended up doing a dropped bars conversion later on.

    The FCR hybrid is essentially the same bike as the SCR road bike so you can get a reasonable riding position on it.

    If you're going to upgrade to dropped bars, you'll probably be better off getting a new bike (unless you get second-hand parts and diy). I presume you didn't use the bike to work scheme two years ago so you'll get something pretty decent for not too much if you go that road.


  • #3
    harry1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭harry1


    Thanks for the reply.

    I might just add a set of aerobars first to see how that goes. Its a relatively inexpensive upgrade. The bike itself is fairly good so I am happy enough with it.

    Your right about drop-bars conversion, I'd probably just buy a new bike if it comes to that. Unfortunately the bike to work is not an option for me. But I'd probably get a decent road bike for under €800 that would be good enough for my purposes.


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