Which bike should you choose? Hybrid vs Road
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- Опубліковано 30 бер 2014
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Don't know which type of bike would be best for you on an upcoming bike tour? DuVine's Stephane and Cannondale's Merton explain the differences of a hybrid bike versus a road bike.
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background music is so loud that I couldn't hear anything that the guys were saying...
Totally agree - it failed to serve the purpose ..
What? I can´t here you, the music is to loud.
Same here
how about you do the same video but turn the music's volume down ?? it would be much easier to understand you and less annoying.
Please delete the music, it's way too loud making it very difficult to hear what the guy is saying.
That background music ruined the crap out of it! I couldn't understand what that guy's saying.
Yeah I was thinking the same thing 😟😟😟
I can't hear what they're saying over the music.
I like how the buzzer of the shop door fits in perfect timing to the music at the start 👍
Great video! This cleared up a bunch of my questions. Thank you
Hybrid all day!!
Oh yeah
And hybrids are really fast. I'm trying to race one with my cousin's MTB and I'm on my higher gears, yet they can go faster without tiring themselves.
Nice work, very informational!
Highly informative. Thank you for the upload.
Great watch!! I'd say id go with the hybrid !
Very informational, thank you! Hybrid it is! Although...I was quite distracted in the first 15 seconds...almost forgot this was a bike video.
Thanks for sharing the video.was good for commuting 13 miles for work
Touring Bike with 2 sets of brakes on drops, with a shorter and taller stem. Hybrid width tires. More upright, good hand position options, stable, and a bike you can put a set of albatross swept back bars on if desired or just a riser stem. Lots of options.
I bought a Raleigh venture 3.0 used. It has helped me get the feel for riding all the time and I really enjoy it, but want to upgrade. Do not want a full on road bike, not ready for that speed and physical endurance. Have been looking at Cannondale quick cx 3 or 4, or the specialized crosstrail, or the cannondale quick. What would you recommend under $800? I will do more road riding, but want to go a little off road at times to keep the enthusiasm going.
Thanks for the info!
There's a misconception that a hybrid also doubles as a mountain bike. They don't. The gearing between the two are much different, the tyres on a mountain bike don't coast well on pavement, there aren't shocks on a hybrid. So toss that out. A hybrid, in this case, is a road bike with straight handlebars, slightly wider tyres and maybe a different seat. The difference is comfort, especially for those of us who are getting up there in age.
I have both. While the road bike is faster, it doesn't do me much good when it's uncomfortable to ride which sucks the life out of any enjoyment of the activity. I also spent a lot of time looking down at a spot 40 feet in front of me because of the position. Riding the road bike is more difficult because of back issues, thickness around the middle (it happens to most of us as we get older), flexibility and the like.
I love my hybrid. It's exclusively a road bike but with the upright position I find I can go further without pain. The upright position allows me to enjoy the view more and doesn't put as much stress on my wrists and back. The result of being able to ride longer and more consistently is that I'm actually just as fast on the hybrid because the more comfortable position allows me to put more effort into peddling than fighting various back/breath/body issues that occurred on the road bike.
If you're thin, flexible or racing, then you want a road bike. If you're more of a casual rider, older, thicker and/or just not very flexible then the hybrid is a far more pleasant ride. I've timed myself on both on relatively short distances (5k) and the difference in speed - except in windy conditions - is negligible. If I were still racing duathlons then I'd have a road bike. But for that weekend pleasure ride, the hybrid is far more enjoyable.
I have both, I ride my Giant Comfort Hybrid most of the time. Comfortable, Safe, Sidewalks, Trail, Park, Rough Roads, Beach anywhere and enjoy ride, surroundings and ability to stop anywhere along the way. I take the road bike out sometimes but more dangerous although it feels great going longer distances with speed. Probably have more fun in road bike group. Both are nice, not into the road/hybrids. Having a comfort hybrid and pure fit to size performance road bike is the way to go.
are you guys in Slovenia...I swear I saw lake Bled in the background...
Which is best for speed touring
So I an older rider and I have bad shoulders an my hands get numb on rides...what kind of bicycle is more suitable for me, a hybrid or a road bike?
why the music is so loud???
I go 25kmh on a hybrid any idea how fast I'd be on a road
Can you put drop bar to hybrid?
I love my hybrid Cannondale Quick Carbon 2. Hello from Singapore!
Thanks this was useful but difficult to hear over the music
Which bicycle is better, well whatever bicycle gets you on the road, trail, or path regularly is the best one. I currently have a Cdale Quick 3 SL and like it.
Well said ***** . The main idea is to get out there and enjoy the ride.
I'm just getting into cycling and had been using my moms Nishiki hybrid. I'd really like to get a road bike but a) Don't think I can afford it haah and b) I live in Michigan; so the roads aren't always perfectly smooth. Suggestions??
Well imo what you showed on video it may be still confusing for most of people who struggling to decide...
Hybrid shown on video it's still more a "city sprinter" (as subcategory of road bike) than hybrid. Let me tell you why.
Whoever was riding road/racer bikes will agree that this bikes have quite wide turning circle and qick manoeuvres in busy traffic are limited... in order to improve manoeuvrability people started to mount flatbars on their road bikes.
Now hybrid imo it's a bike which is combination between road bike and mountain bike, meaning construction which gives you decent capabilities on both road and off-road.
Larger weels than MTB's improves speed but a bit wider tyres than road bike improves versatility. Add lockable front suspension and now we talking about serious hybrid ;)
what is the name of the bicycle which have no gears .
only front breaks nd foot breaks ..
Very use full
I live in Cambridge Massachusetts and that is in Harvard Square I go there all the time
Thank you .
why even have background music, i cant make sense of what the guy is saying
so hybrid is better if you are traveling ?
Just got my new hybrid bike!!!😃
Cool shop
I want a fast bike that’s good for distance but I do not want Road Bike handle bars , I like the mountain bike /hybrid handle bars any bike suggestions anyone can give me
Not exactly sure what to look for when i search for a hybrid bike, various options...but whats good?
Poohbi e there are a lot of great bikes out there and finding the right one really comes down to your preferences, physical dimensions, and location. Just take your time in doing the research and you'll find the right one. Visit your local bike shop and have a conversation about bikes, you'll get a lot of good information.
video editor compilation 😎
Could you please make background music more louder so it becomes foreground? Could not afford both bikes, because too old for this. Thanks for video, very interesting. Just joking about music, did not notice until I read comments.
nice quality product
Turn that music down/off please! It's rather annoying while trying to listen to what they have to say.
Good Info, music a bit load.
Turn the music up, I could barely hear it with all that background talking.
I'm only fifteen with a part time job but I wanna get a new nice bike under the 250 dollar range. I want a bike just for casual transportation for school or to the mall. I live in Toronto so it's pretty urbanized but sometimes I'm at the park on grass or on dirt. So I guess a hybrid fits my needs. But most of my friends have those small 'bmx' bikes... Anyone know any cheap companies for hybrid bikes? Please help!
got a hybrid recently with no suspension and its perfect for roads or paved bike paths with the kenda kwick 35's it came with...prob not road bike fast but its no slouch and can handle trails and gravel too if its not too rough. unless you're planning on doing most of your riding on serious trails I'd say research the hybrid option as there's many styles to choose from...
Mary Annette Flores I agree I bought a road bike thinking more about speed than anything and I had to resell it cause I started having back pain so I went to a different shop and the seller was very knowledgeable about bikes and got me a hybrid which I love, my bike feels better and the speed difference is not that significant I can still ride fast and got better brakes which are hydraulic. Btw I needed a bike to commute and maybe to exercise a bit but nothing competitive, I sometimes join social groups that happen to go on bike rides so my hybrid bike is perfect
@@TheFedericohiguain2 which bike you buy?
@@Godspeed961 I got the Marin Fairfax sc 3
@@TheFedericohiguain2 looks nice with nice specs too!
@@Godspeed961 yeap it got really good specs and I got it for just $550 because the newer version was just two weeks to be realeased so I got a discount . It feels amazing and I can go faster than some road bikes out there. Its money well invest
Even though the video wasn't that good
i pressed like because the guy takling about the bikes. seemed like a good guy
can someone help me out? i wanna get into biking, and i really want to get a road bike, but the roads in my country are more suited for a hybrid bike, is it possible to get a hybrid bike with a drop bar? or both the bars?
Hi there Heisenberg101! Although I do not know of any hybrids that sell with drops this is a customization you can do on your own. Choose a hybrid of your choice then switch out the flat handlebars with the drops. Measurements on bikes are quite specific so be sure to pay attention to the diameters. You may also want to look into cross bikes as they provide space for wider tires and durable frames meant for rugged terrain. Hope this is helpful!
DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. PS: recommended: stay with the flat handlebars then upgrade to a cross bike
Giant Anyroad 2 should satisfy you. What's more its handlebar comes with 2 pairs of brakes, so you have 3 safe grip positions, not just 2 as it is usually with drop bar.
giant anyroad.
not all hybrids have flat bars. Some gravel or commute bikes come with drop bars
is the gearing any different on road bikes than hybrids?
Many hybrids have lower gears. Easier uphill.
I am thinking of switching my hybrid bike for a road bike.... But the posture of a road bike is all foreign to me and I'm afraid that I'm might not get used to it.
Making “the switch” from hybrid to road can certainly be a daunting prospect, especially when you consider those oddly shaped handlebars and teeny tiny tires. However, it doesn’t have to be frightening, and there are lots of things you can do to make the transition an easy and simple one.
1) Understand that riding position on a road bike is just like riding on a hybrid bike, only now you have the option to go farther and faster if you so choose, thanks to the reduced weight and thinner tires of the road bike.
2) Curved or “Drop” handlebars on the road bike typically have 3 positions you can take with your hands; on the horizontal part of the bars for easy relaxed cruising, over the hoods of the brakes/shifters for a slightly more aggressive upright riding posture, and down “on the drops” which causes your body to shift down and forward, reducing drag and lowering your center of gravity. You can move your hand positioning between these three points regularly throughout your ride depending on the terrain you are riding in.
3) Visit your local bike shop and ask if they have a loaner bike you can test out - it can be a big purchase and helps to have some experience to see if its right for you.
***** building bikes is such a cool and fun way to have a one-of-a-kind ride. If you want the ability to shift gears bullhorns may not be your best solution. Road and MTB bikes use different shifting methods unique to the handle bars. If the bullhorns are a must then I'd recommend converting the bike to a single speed.
what bike is the fastest?best for making long and fast rides?what's the difference in speed ?Thanx... ;)
Hey guys, don't listen to all these haters. You've made a great music video! Just next time get rid of that guy talking on the background...
Well if true then I would a hybrid bike if can do wide arrange
Can we convert a hybrid by changing to drop handle, if so what would be the riding comfort
If you want to have a hunch back when you grow older get some dropbars.
you can.just change the wheels/tires to as of like the road bikes then change the bar to drop bar.i converted my hybrid then bought a new hybrid .
I can get upto really high speeds on my hybrid , I am thinking about joining a club and I dont want to be put of by most riders having a road bike. Shall I get a road bike or will a hybrid be fine ?
Oliver Lane if ya wanna join a roadbike club and not be left behind then buy a roadbike...I ride a hybrid and know damm well I can't keep to them, but that's because I'm not trying to....
Alrighty , thanks for the info.Looking to join with a road bike in January.
Cyclocross bikes and gravel grinder, high performance all purpose bicycles are getting more popularity.
Bicycle makers should take notice that the majority of buyers don't race with it but they just want high efficient utility bicycles.
road bike is quickest, but have lowest durrability, can go only on flat roads. Hybrid its just a little slower but can go anywhere. Mountain bikes are for extreme paths in mountain or in woods. Hybrid i think its best for price and for fun.
I agree, you sacrifice so much comfort, visibility and safety just to go 2 mph faster. Road bikes are stupid, they only make sense if you are training for the Olympics or the Tour de France.
Starfish road bikes are by far the best for tackling road hill climbs though
I'm a bigger sized guy and looking to get into biking from what I've looked at so far probably a hybrid or mountain bike. I'm not sure of my height but im around 5'8-5'10 and 280 pounds. I'm looking for someone knowledgeable on biking for durable/comfortable bikes for heavier guys that could point me in the direction of a good website to buy from? There are no biking stores around me so i'm going to be forced to buy online, thanks in advance.
+Tokin im 6 2 and 230lbs i much prefer a hybrid there a lot easier to ride and can take a lot more beating than road bikes. also i find road bikes are quite uncomfortable so id recommend a hybrid if you are going to go on long distances. mountain bikes are the most comfortabe and good for off road but arnt as fast and require more effort to ride due to smaller wheels and thicker tires
+ABU 98 100% agree. I'm 6'2 around 235 and was debating between hybrid and road bike. test road both and the road bike just felt very uncomfortable compared to the hybrid so I would get a hybrid to start off if you're just starting to ride again
Edward Jimenez yes hybrids are good ive been riding my road bike a lot more recently ive started to like it more its very fast but a hybrid or mountain bikes so much more relaxed and comfortable
A better question is Hybrid vs CX?
That's the question I always have... And nobody answer...
Digitalkiller Would go for CX. Nothing is as nice as riding on the drops
I have a Road, Mountain and a Triathlon bikes... CX I think is the ultimate sport. I think CX bikes are the real Package!!!!
it depend on your style of riding . I have a specialized Crosstrail disc . It like a "jack of all trades" bike . May not be as fast a road or cx bike , The handling for traffic and gravel, muddy ,sandy is great . And you can turn your hybrid into a CX , by changing shifters , handle bars and cable . I have a fuji 3.0 newest road/sport bike. I am thinking about changing drops to straight bar. in my opinion. If you doing straight commutes to work and do errand on bike and want weekend adventure . Hybrid way to go. Not to mention you can add accessories and do modifications. Because its a " hybrid "
floopy312
trying to listen to the comantary and all I can hear is the music. how about another version without it.
The music was bloody loud
Everyone commented
Music is too loud
Thanks for this comparison
A hybrid is a good bike for just tooling around, bike paths, general riding, rides under 10 or 15 miles of an hour or so. If you're going to ride distance or climb big hills a road bike is the way to go.
music is too loud :(
letun3481
music is too loud
background music is too loud as you can hear them hardly
QUIERO SABER. EL VALOR. DE LS BICICLETA. SIRRUS
I want one of each which i have but i,m always up for some newer ones. Give me one of each. Free would be nice. ('.') Nice video. Thanks for sharing
It's loud and clear some volume adjusting is necessary. Please find the revised version here >>> ua-cam.com/video/K7lfoOC_Toc/v-deo.html. Hope you all find this video helpful!
YOU FORGOT TO MENTION THINGS LIKE THE DIFFERENT GEARING THAT ARE SOMETIMES USED AND ALSO HYBRID BIKES COME WITH MOUNTING BRAZE-ONS THAT ALLOW TO EASILY INSTALL REAR TRUNK RACKS TO CARRY YOUR BELONGINGS
Huh I can hear just fine. Wearing headphones makes a difference
thank you and great music choice.
why is there so much music, barely can hear him speak
Bled Slovenia
yea who edited this steve aoki?
buy both n+1
What stable is complete without 4 mountain bikes (rigid, hard tail, full suspension, and maybe a downhill specific), the fat tire bike, the TT/tri bike, the commuter road bike, sport road bike, hybrid, and maybe throw in a tandem while you're at it. Your bikes should cost at least as much as your car would or you are doing it wrong. ;D
Music is way too loud mate
I have a quick and its the best bike ive ever owned.
If you are a serious racer then get a road bike, but I think the majority of people will be better suited to the hybrid. Road bikes are great if you just ride on smooth roads all day, but the majority of places are not like that.
Background music too loud, couldn't understand a thing....
Road bike all day speed demon team!!!! And arrow dynamics
i could only hear "blah blah pretty much wraps it up blah.." LOL
I have an really good hybrid bike and I usually go about 35 kph and I am 12 years old (:
How do you see the quantity of kph that you are while riding
per odo meter
I have a meter
Music is cool but you can barely hear the guy talking even with headphones.
Personally, I went for a road bike for performance/distance and will get a mountain bike for comfort/leisure/offroad. Hybrids seems to try to be a jack of all trade but do neither optimal. Can't hang w the roadies nor with the off roaders.
Road
For Urban/City commuting my choice would either be a hybrid or a hardtail mountain bike actually! Maybe swap out offroad tires on the HT MTB for city/commuting tires and you're gold!
Hybrid
Not very clear voice
Thanks gentlemen now buying a hybrid
holy cow that guy is tall...
I'll stick to XC
Hybrid!!
hybrid for me.. !!!
Just get a multi use bike, it's basically a road and a mountain and more bikes combined into 1
Electric bike lol. Just brought a momentum electric bike. Bloody cheating I know but love the fact I burn everyone off the lights.
Just do yourself a favor and don't get a hybrid. Have nice roads and lots of paved trails? Get a road bike! Live around rough terrain and have a lot of local singletrack trails? Get a mountain bike! Like going on long distance rides that may have some rough terrain, get a CX!
But there are sub categories to explore too, like:
What type of road bike do you want? There are 3 major geometries, full race, endurance, and in between. Choose depending on the style of riding you prefer. Short fast rides? Race geometry. Long leisurely rides? Endurance!
What type of mountain bike? Hard tail (front suspension only) Soft tail (full suspension) or rigid (no suspension)?
Choose depending on your terrain. How technical are your trails? Are you hitting hardcore singletrack? Or are you just commuting and maybe taking it out on the backroads for the weekend?
Also, please do not buy a "cheap" bike. If you are on a tight budget, figure out what size frame you need and keep an eye out for used Treks, Giant, Specialized etc. on eBay or CL, as they pop up frequently at very affordable prices. A lot of times people buy the wrong size or just want to upgrade or get the newer model, and their loss can be your gain. But buy from walmart/kmart etc. and I guarantee, their gain will be your loss.
flat bars rule
Hybrid bike is more comfortable.
Come on dude, speak into the mic next time.