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Good entry level hybrid bike?
Posted on 4/24/21 at 11:08 am
Posted on 4/24/21 at 11:08 am
I wouldn't mind taking it to Red Rock Canyon or Mt. Charleston for some mountain biking action, but for the most part I am looking for a bike I can ride in the streets with for a different kind of cardio other than running.
Posted on 4/24/21 at 11:44 am to goldennugget
I got a Trek Marlin 5 from a local shop a few years back. Solid entry level bike IMO. Think I paid $475 for it.
Posted on 4/24/21 at 5:34 pm to goldennugget
We got my wife a Specialized Crossroads about 5 years ago for $500. It's held up very well and it's a nice bike to ride. Very sturdy. I ride it sometimes for a change and I really like it.
Posted on 4/24/21 at 9:26 pm to goldennugget
Giant Escape Disc. Entry level hybrid with disc brakes
Posted on 4/25/21 at 6:53 am to goldennugget
Jamis Coda. Not for trails, though.
This post was edited on 4/25/21 at 6:56 am
Posted on 4/25/21 at 2:31 pm to goldennugget
Not trying to hijack the thread,
My son is having a hard time finding a new bike. He’s at about a $600 budget and wants a daily bike to pedal back and forth to Tech. He lives about 3 miles from campus. All the bike shops are out of inventory.
My son is having a hard time finding a new bike. He’s at about a $600 budget and wants a daily bike to pedal back and forth to Tech. He lives about 3 miles from campus. All the bike shops are out of inventory.
Posted on 4/25/21 at 8:27 pm to goldennugget
I’ve been looking recently for one for my son and prices are through the roof due to a shortage. New Marlin 5s are almost $600. We’re looking at a GT Pro Aggressor from Dicks for $480. Components are good enough for what he needs and the frame is solid.
Good luck. Bikes are like TP mid COVID right now.
Good luck. Bikes are like TP mid COVID right now.
This post was edited on 4/25/21 at 8:28 pm
Posted on 4/25/21 at 9:55 pm to goldennugget
I bought a specialized rockhopper hard tail with lockout on the front last year and immediately had the shop put gravel type tires on it-i consider it a hybrid.....HOWEVER, i ended up riding basically 100% on the road and the gearing is just all wrong for that. All rookie mistakes....wish i would have just gotten a pure road bike
Posted on 4/26/21 at 8:03 am to alajones
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My son is having a hard time finding a new bike. He’s at about a $600 budget and wants a daily bike to pedal back and forth to Tech. He lives about 3 miles from campus. All the bike shops are out of inventory.
Get on Craigslist and buy a second hand name brand mountain bike from the 90’s to early 00’s, swap the knobby tires for some 26 x 2.1/2.3 gravel or road tires = best commuter bike ever.
Posted on 4/26/21 at 2:50 pm to jordan21210
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Get on Craigslist and buy a second hand name brand mountain bike from the 90’s to early 00’s, swap the knobby tires for some 26 x 2.1/2.3 gravel or road tires = best commuter bike ever.
Best advice yet.
Posted on 4/26/21 at 2:55 pm to alajones
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My son is having a hard time finding a new bike. He’s at about a $600 budget and wants a daily bike to pedal back and forth to Tech. He lives about 3 miles from campus. All the bike shops are out of inventory.
Get some urban street cred and get a steel single speed or fixed gear. low maintenance and built for the beatings.
State Bicycle
I have a 4130 Chromoly that's about 6 years old and I've have around 2,500 miles on mine with zero problems. I've done 3 MS150's on it and use it as my daily beater. Bought it for a little under $500 but upgraded the saddle and tires. I get more comments and compliments on this bike than my other rides.
This post was edited on 4/26/21 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 4/27/21 at 9:25 pm to jordan21210
Any particular brand? Trek, Schwinn?
ETA thanks CDawg. My son found a great one immediately that will arrive mid May.
ETA thanks CDawg. My son found a great one immediately that will arrive mid May.
This post was edited on 4/27/21 at 9:38 pm
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