Know anything about hybrid mountain/road bikes?
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The advantage of a hybrid is its combination of versatility and durability. Its pretty good on the road and in the city. Its comfortable to ride and probably a little faster than a mountain bike on roads. But its broad tyres, greater weight and upright stance mean it is not as fast or fun as a dedicated road bike.\n\nUnlike a road bike however, the hybrid can be used off-road. Its tough and it'll take it. It isn't as good as a mountain bike in the rough but it'll serve you well on a long multi-terain ride. A hybrid is also good for touring and will happily take panniers. \n\nSo its a bit a Jack-of-all-Trades - it does most things well, but it excels at none. A good all-rounder.\n\nI owned a Cannondale H600 Hybrid some time ago. It was a great bike and served me well. I gave it to a friend about 3 years ago and although its about 12 years old now, its still going strong.\n\nA hybrid is a good choice if you want only one versatile bike. Go for a good make though, the best you can afford and always look for good componentry - I recommend Cannondale, Trek or Specialised.\n\nHappy riding!
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http://www.caltriplecrown.com\n\nalso check bikejournal.com
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I'm partial to Turner frames.  Check out the 5 Spot for an all around trail bike, the 6 Pack if you want more travel for aggressive riding, or the Flux for a lightweight trail bike that can hold its own on the race course.\n\nTurners are known for a great balanced ride feel, stiff/solid construction, and great customer service.\n\nNote: Turner recently changed the design of the suspension linkage on all their bikes.  Reviews indicate no significant change to how the bikes ride, but if this is the sort of thing you care about, read through the reviews at mtbr.com.
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For light exercise I personally would not recommend a fully suspended moutain bike.    \n\nI purchased a Specialized Crossroads for my partner and she loves it.  It has a light duty front shock that's not heavy and a suspended seat post with a nice cushy seat.  If you are looking to pedal around the park with your family or run errands around town, I would recommend a bike like this.  I'm sure other brands have something comparable.  I believe this model is also in your price range.\n\nAs someone else said, go to your local bike shop.  Most of the time they are very helpful.  If you are as specific with them as you were here, they will show exactly what you need and explain the pros and cons of different brands and let you make up your mind.\n\nGood luck!
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Look into cyclocross bikes.  They have the ability to have both road tires or knobby tires (and have the clearance needed for the brake pads), so they are adaptable to whatever kind of riding you are doing today.  They are specifically designed for both on and off road riding.  Linked below is a good, not excessively expensive XC bike.  You can find them from other big dealers as well.
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forget the choices you have I'd suggest a Giant STP..you can get a 07 frame for $300 or talk to your local Giant dealer about a 2006 stp complete bike, I know right now giant is blowing them out to make room for the new stuff. the STP (Street,Trails,Park) is a sweet bike, the geo. is perfect for street or DJ and it rides well on the trails\nI have owned a P bike and a Cowan before and will never go back now that I ride a STP
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Second hand in my opinion is always the best way, you can get a better quality bike at a greatly reduced price. By second hand I dont mean 'broken', just previously owned.\n\nTo find a good second hand bike I would recommend online auction sites like e-bay.\n\nYou need to know what you are buying though, so you get a good deal and not ripped off, so educate yourself through mountain biking magazines or easier still reviews on websites. \n\nhttp://www.mtbr.com/\nIs good.\n\nI bought a GT moto second hand with heaps of upgrades including new wheel sets, Sram X9 shifter/derailleur, mrp 'bones' crankset and upgraded forks for a great price and has been a quality ride so far.
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if you are planing to go off road, i just purchased a giant trance 3 and i love it, full suspention, disc brakes, twenty-seven speed, aluminum frame it weighs about 26lbs, and i payed around $1300, extremely happy with this purchase. \nI recommend talking to your local bike dealer and getting sized for a bike to fit you and your needs, don't just buy one from wal-mart, because when you shop at a dealer they will give you mantainance packages and they can help you better
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Look, nobody can tell you who makes the best bike.  I used to tell everyone who would listen that Rocky Mountain Bikes are the best, hands down, and honestly, they fit me better than any other bike i have ever owned.\nThe answer lies in a few simple questions.  What kind of mountain biking are you in to.. i.e. cross country, freeride, racing, pleasure... you get the idea.  The next is what bikes do my local shops carry?  The rest of your questions will be answered when you visit that shop and try a few rides out.  Figure out what fits you, what feels the best, which one looks the coolest...\nTruth is, besides a good number of small manufacturers and a handfull of companies that actually own plants that make their bikes, there are about Five major factories in Taiwan, China, and one in the USA that pump out 90% of the bikes you see on the shop floor.  Each brand may have their own idea of how a bike should be made, but cash is king and its cheaper to have a bike built in Taiwan than it is here in the good ol' USA.  My personal experience is that if you are hard on your bike, the best bikes are made in Canada and the Pacific Northwest.  The hardest of the hardcore live and ride there and their bikes have to be built to take hell and come out on top.  So theres my two cents.
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Perhaps you are thinking of SR Suntour.  They make components for bikes but I don't think they make bikes.\n\nHere is the SR Suntour weblink:http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/standard.xml?vpID=113
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ok, no one has really addressed your needs here, just thiers.  long distance riding, not RACING, requiers a bike with a few things road bikes lack.  when you hear "road bike" read it as "racing bike", because thats what they are designed for.  road bikes have \nstiff frames for acceleration, light weight for the same reason, flimsy wheels, same reason, and aerodynamic riding positions, same reason.  they also have narrow saddles, and a gear range that is too high, or hard, for normal guy long distance riding.\ntouring bikes on the other hand, have a much wider range of usable gears, including a series of extra low gears for steep extended hills, higher handlebars for less back and neck and hand and wrist strain, wider saddles for better sit bone support, \nmore compliant frames for a nicer ride, more powerful brakes for stopping under load, and more durable wheels, not to mention fatter tires, which makes the ride more comfortable.  road bikes cant take fat tires or fenders, rendering them useless in the rain, gravel, dirt, ect.  fat tires protect the rims from pot holes, and general road debris.  steel is generally accepted as the ideal touring bike frame material.  people say steel is heavy, but well made steel bikes are within a quarter pound of an aluminum bike, and will survive wrecks much better.  good steel bikes last a lifetime.  aluminum lasts a decade.  long story short, a good touring bike will be a lifetime investment, wearas a road racing bike is a fragil object at best, suited for fast paced riding over smooth roads in ideal weather.  \na decent touring bike can be had for 1300, custom complete, made to measure.  if a shop tries to talk you into a road racing bike, its cause thats all they know, and all they have to sell.  \ntouring bikes arnt money makers, they last too long, and cost too much to build.  800 dollars buys you nothing, not even a bad cheap road bike.  think of it as an investment.  road bikes, if your lucky, last 10 years.  thats if you never crash... they will never carry loads well, never handle predictably under load, and are prone to mechanical failure..
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There are a number of great women's specific mountain bikes out there. Trek's WSD Series (Women's Specific Design) and the Santa Cruz Juliana are 2 top brands that come to mind.
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Hi,\n\nI assume that you are trying to decide whether to purchase a hybrid or a mountain bike. The answer depends on your riding style and the intended use for the bike. If you plan to ride the bike within city limits (along the path close to the river, to school, to the coffee shop, etc.), then go for the hybrid.\n\nIf you plan to take the bike on gravel roads and maybe some dirt trails the wider tires and suspension will make the experience much more comfortable and safe - you should go for the mountain bike. \n\nUltimately visit a local bike shop. They will be able to provide the most help. And stay away from big box stores (Walmart, Costco, etc.).\n\nHappy riding,\n\nCarlos\n\nPS: don´t forget to ride with a helmet!\n\nhttp://www.lava-tours.com
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When you get it its going to look pimp but why a mountain bike. Maybe on ebay they have everything
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They are both great bikes. I've owned three Treks and one Specialized. Loved em all. I would see which frame geometry best suits you comfort-wise, and go with that. My preference is Trek usually, but you can't go wrong either way.
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Trek bikes  are the truth........frame design and specs are just better than giant ...buy the trek you wont be dissapointed
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Take a look here at Performance Bike\nhttp://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=4362\n\nThey have units for 12g and 16g CO2 cartidiges.