HYBRID AND COMFORT BIKES

PICKING OUT THE RIGHT BIKE

The comfort or hybrid bike is a perfect choice for those leisurely weekend rides, family outings, getting some fun exercise, commuting, running errands or riding around campus.

 

Wheel Size Differences:

 

While hybrid and comfort bikes share many of the same features their difference is in wheel size. The comfort bike uses the 26” tire commonly found on mountain bikes. These wide tires provide a comfortable cushion of air that floats over bumps and rough terrain. The comfort bike can also be fitted with knobby tires for light off road cycling.

With similar wheel diameter as a road bike, 700c, the hybrid bike is faster on pavement than a mountain or comfort bike, but not as fast as a road bike. The hybrid’s wider tire offers more stability than the skinnier road bike tire.

 

The Comfort Bike is all about Comfortable Riding

The upright riding position and cushy contact points of the comfort bike help make every ride fun and relaxing. And if the path or road does get rough or bumpy, features such as suspension forks and suspension seatposts help to insulate you from these jolts for a smooth, more comfortable ride. The adjustable stem allows the handlebars to be lowered or raised to fit your comfort level. And almost most importantly, the comfort bike come with a saddles equipped with springs, gel and foam to give the softest ride possible. The comfort bike, although not high performance, is less expensive and easy to get used to for your first ride.

 

The Hybrid Bike Offers a Little Bit of Both Worlds:

A bit less rugged than the wide tired comfort bike, hybrids are perfect for the casual cyclist riding for fitness and fun and for the urban commuter. A hybrid bike is great for pavement or dirt road riding, but not for serious off-road since they can’t be fitted with wider tires. As with the comfort bikes, the adjustable stem allows the handlebars to be lowered or raised to fit your comfort level. Soft, sleek saddles offer comfort and efficiency in pedaling.


Deciding Which Bike to Choose:

Combining features from both road and mountain bikes, the hybrid and comfort bikes are designed for flexibility, stability and comfort. They offer flexibility to ride on dirt roads, paths, smooth pavement or bumpy city streets. The wider tires offer stability and control on the road and the wider gear ratios allows for easier hill climbing. Either bike will allow you to enjoy a comfortable bike for errands, leisure and fitness riding around town on streets or easy trails. If you ride primarily on the pavement, the hybrid bike will meet your cycling needs. If you see yourself enjoying light off-road trail riding you may want to consider the versatility of the comfort bike. We look forward to showing you our selection of Comfort and Hybrid bicycles. Come in and let us show you the different features of these bikes and then take a test drive to see which bike feels and suits you the best.