Advertisement
Help Keep Boards Alive. Support us by going ad free today. See here: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/.
https://www.boards.ie/group/1878-subscribers-forum

Private Group for paid up members of Boards.ie. Join the club.
Hi all, please see this major site announcement: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058427594/boards-ie-2026

Recommend a Hybrid?

  • 02-11-2015 01:16PM
    #1
    IAmTheWasp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭


    Hi Folks,

    I'm looking to buy a Hybrid bike, I don't mind what brand it is - i'm looking to spend max €1000 (bike-to-work scheme).

    I was in a bike shop last week and was recommended a Trek 7.3 FX 2010 Hybrid Bike (€750 roughly), anyone familiar with it?

    Could you recommend something else?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    traco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,729 ✭✭✭traco


    Did a bike tour in Rome a while back, they had KTM bikes and I have to say that they were absolutely superb. It was one from the life range, same as the one in the link but without the disc brakes. I'm seriously comsidering buying one I was that impressed.

    http://www.ktm-bikes.at/en/bikes/trekking.html?action=bike_details&bike_id=555&cHash=8dc80d3e2e54fd7d64f12ac6ef15f913


  • #3
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,404 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    Try the Cube sl Road pro for 799 (http://shop.pennyfarthingcycles.com/product-p/cube-sl-r.htm).
    You might like the disc brakes option.
    I'm torn between this and the Cube Hyde pro, which has a hub gear system (and hopefully less maintenance).

    Or you could try the new giant rapid 2 2016 which is an awesome machine.

    Save boards.ie by subscribing: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/



  • #4
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,683 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Recommend a Hybrid?

    I wouldn't


  • #5
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,252 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    RobFowl wrote: »
    Recommend a Hybrid?

    I wouldn't

    Care to expand.


  • #6
    perrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 210 ✭✭perrier


    The Giant Rapid 1 or Rapid 2. Brilliant bikes and extremely light.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Mike1961
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭Mike1961


    I'm in the same boat. I've been in to several bike shops in recent weeks checking our various models. My 'shortlist' for hybrids is as follows:
    Trek 7.3 2015 (€749)
    Giant Escape 1 2015 (€599) (2016 model is €699)
    Boardman Hybrid Team (€750) - has hydraulic disc brakes

    I just can't make up my mind ... and have even considered going for a road bike!!!


  • #8
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,683 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Brixton Silly Shortstop wrote: »
    Care to expand.

    Road or touring bikes far better for commuting and MTB for off road. Hybrids the worst of both worlds IMO


  • #9
    IAmTheWasp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭IAmTheWasp


    RobFowl wrote: »
    Road or touring bikes far better for commuting and MTB for off road. Hybrids the worst of both worlds IMO

    Thanks for the input, I probably should have given more detail initially. I already own a road/racer bike. I live in the Dublin (10 min cycle from town) and work in the city centre, I just want a bike for cycling around town/to work. My other bike is about 7 years old and just looking for something a bit different.

    Thanks


  • #10
    IAmTheWasp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭IAmTheWasp


    machiavellianme wrote: »
    Try the Cube sl Road pro for 799.
    You might like the disc brakes option.
    I'm torn between this and the Cube Hyde pro, which has a hub gear system (and hopefully less maintenance).

    Or you could try the new giant rapid 2 2016 which is an awesome machine.

    The Cube sl Road pro looks like a slick bike, thanks for posting.


Advertisement
Advertisement