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Truly enjoy my Hybrid, perfect for around the neighborhood and in town then when I'm riding on the paved river dike I'm able to jump right on the wooded dirt trail closer to the water when I want and take in more Nature have a small lunch and even a swim.
Yeah, I have a 27.5 inch 2.8 tyre hardtail mountain bike and a ten year old 26 inch hybrid. The rims on the hybrid are alex 19 inchers running 2.1 continental speed kings.. but I could probably do with something a little slicker with a lot less resistence than these old XC tyres.. I guess I just thought I'd what for the continentals to wear down first but they're hanging in pretty good. Although the back tyre wearing a little faster.
Yes it's crazy how weight affects speed. Even sometime like a bike chain will knock your speed down a bit. I did my 6 Mile commute to work on 3 occasions with my 4lb bike lock around my saddle stem. And 3 times without it. And every time the bike was on average 0.5 to 0.75 MPH slower with the bike chain. So weight definitely makes a difference to speed.
Hybrids convert to gravel bikes rather nicely. I had an old hybrid I bought in 2012 gathering dust in my garage. So, I stripped it down, installed a new 1x9 drive train, added flaired drop bars, etc. It's actually not bad. It's not as sophisticated as my true gravel bikes, but it works well for riding in the rain.
I really want to do this Peter. Did your hybrid have a suspension fork? I am toying with replacing that on mine and then getting nice wheels and a different drivetrain. Probably only worth doing as a RU-vid video (for clicks and giggles) as shoving a load of money into my Scott hybrid is not great value...
Nice video. I love a bell these days even on my road bike - I just find it makes everything friendlier especially when commuting. Although I did treat myself to a very expensive one at that.
@@Sportivecyclist Well, they have been used to great affect (effect ?) on commuting videos etc. I opt for less volume and more ping - www.spurcycle.com/products/better-bicycle-bell
Comparing an entry level road bike and a mid range hybrid is more fair because they cost the same. In that case the hybrid will be more versatile(can take larger tire),has HD brakes and can handle bumps. The road bike has rim brake, a drop bar and skinnier tire, is harder to modify but is great for long distance riding, however you will feel every bumps.The answer is gravel bike if you can spend a little more.
I noticed the brake release is open on your Dawes. Is this on purpose? Had you just re installed the wheel? Or is an adjustment in order? Keep up the good work.
Definitely an adjustment in order. I cannot seem to close it currently but the brake still works. Renovating the Dawes is my next project after the Domane.
@@Sportivecyclist Hey Monty. Loosen the cable nut. Close the release lever. Back out the tension adjusting barrel on the top of the caliper (where the cable goes in) to it's halfway point (it's in too far now). With your hand, squeeze the caliper so it's close to the rim. Almost touching. While holding the caliper in position, pull the cable so it's tight but not too tight. Tighten up the nut. It will feel like you need three hands! Squeeze the brake as hard as you can to be sure the nut is tight enough. After you let go, you should have just a couple of millimeters clearance. Spin the wheel. Do you need to true it? You should see now that when you open the release lever, the caliper opens just enough to get the wheel out. You can do fine adjustments with the adjusting barrel if the pads are too close. But try to keep them as close as possible - that way you get the most power. Cheers from hot-as-hell Toronto.
As a relatively newbie to cycling I have a hybrid. I got completely confused when choosing the correct bike. Some hybrids are 'more responsive ' on roads than on course tracks and others are the opposite. Can you explain what the difference would be in these bikes
A hybrid's geometry tends to be more relaxed and more comfortable than a road bike. A road bike's geometry tends to be more aggressive and aerodynamic. The bike achieves this by placing key points (handlebars and pedals) in a position that will result in either more comfort or more speed. Which is better hybrid or road bike? Each bike comes with its own inherent benefits and performance. The hybrid bike offers more versatility and comfort, the road bike offers greater efficiency and speed. Your priorities should be defined by the type of riding you expect you'll be doing the most.
Entertaining and funny video, but why do people always roll out some old beater as the hybrid example? My Sirrus X 4.0 with Pathfinder Pro 38c tyres is fantastic both on gravel and tarmac, it's light, fast and overall a great bike, it fits my purposes
Fair point. The Sirrus X 4.0 looks great. Not really sure what hybrid means these days. The Sirrus seems very close to an all-road/adventure bike where they've gone for flat handlebars rather than drop. Maybe 'hybrid' as a term should be retired...
@@Sportivecyclist Back in the mid 2000s we put Schwalbe road tyres on our hard tail mountain bikes and we called them hybrids, if a hybrid is a bike that can be used on both xc trail and road, then isn't that what a gravel bike is? Be it with flats or drops?
We look for weight on tour bikes,it makes for strength in frame,tour bike is over built , and help counter the weight we put on them ,low gears,we are not trying to go fast with that much weight ,we use a lot of granny gears and over kill breaks
Wow that's a heavy looking hybrid,mines not the top of the line but yeah yours could be much lighter. The diamondback metric 3 I just got is 29 and some pounds and I thought it was built like a tank. Nope yours is,lol. Take care,Ill sub..
Sportive Cyclist agreed. I have a trek dual sport and I thought I could take it on a tiny small trail. Let’s just say 3 weeks later I bought a trek powerfly mountain bike. Still love my hybrid for riding on roads.
I have one myself and use it all the time on cross country trails and on roads and on streets in town. It’s the perfect mashup for a rider like me. Why are they pointless...??
