| When buying a hybrid bike it is very important to | | | | maximizing control of the bike and overall vision of |
| know about the overall build and features of the | | | | your surroundings. |
| bike, particularly if you are a first time buyer. | | | | Wheels |
| To best describe a hybrid bike is to say it is a mix | | | | The wheels are a mixture between mountain and |
| between a mountain bike and a road bike. They are | | | | road bikes. They are wide like the mountain bike |
| sturdy and strong bikes and are perfect for cycling | | | | which offers great stability and durability, with a |
| on roads and bike paths. To understand the features | | | | much higher air pressure similar to the road bike |
| we have to cover the key elements which are the | | | | which offers a higher speed. The rims and spokes |
| frame, gears, handlebars and wheels. | | | | are also much lighter similar to a road bike, as you |
| Frames | | | | wont be doing rough riding as you would on a |
| You can expect the frame on a hybrid bike to be | | | | mountain bike. |
| made of lightweight aluminum or steel due to the | | | | Research & Review |
| overall durability of these materials and strength. | | | | Overall the hybrid bike is a fantastic choice for the |
| Gears | | | | cyclist who will keep to roads and paths, ideal for |
| The gears are not usually the same as you would | | | | anyone wanting to travel to work, school or for |
| expect to have on a mountain bike, the gears are | | | | general exercise out in the fresh air, and who doesn't |
| more similar to road bikes. You will find a nice range | | | | want to go off-road and travel in rough terrain. |
| of gears usually with two or three chain rings that | | | | Before making a purchase, always research the brand |
| allow for climbing hills and for fast speed on flats and | | | | and bike that you are interested in and look out for |
| downhill. | | | | reviews so you can get a better understanding. If |
| Handlebars | | | | you have any particular questions you are unsure |
| The handlebars are very similar to a mountain bikes, | | | | about always contact the retailer whom you would |
| and go out from the stem, usually about shoulder | | | | be buying from for advice, rather than finding out |
| width allowing you to sit upright very comfortably, | | | | something when it arrived. |