Top 10 of the Best Hybrid Bikes Overview Chart

Distinguishing Features That Will Help You

• Frames. Frames can be referred to as the backbone of the bike. For frames of the bikes, different models use different materials. Some use aluminum frames which though affordable, are heavier than the carbon-fiber ones (which are more expensive).

• Gear. Gear have made riding bikes easier than ever before. Make sure the hybrid bike that you choose has the best gearing components and easy to change gear.

• Wheels. Usually hybrid bikes have 700c tires in varying widths. Choose the width of the tires depending upon where you want to ride your bike.

• Suspension Forks. Suspension forks help converting your bumpy ride into a smooth one and they vary greatly from bike to bike. Select your bike keeping this is mind.

• Seats/Saddles. Always select a bike offering cushioned seats to ensure a comfortable ride. If your seat is not comfortable, you will definitely have a miserable riding experience.

• Brakes. Most hybrid bikes have linear pull brakes for that ultimate stopping power. Make sure your hybrid bike features such brakes too.

• Fit and Sizing. Always make sure that you have 1 to 2 inches of clearance between the top of your inner leg and the frame’s top tube when standing astride the bike. Remember that you can enjoy a comfortable ride only if the bike is not too large/small for your height. The fit and sizing of the bike is a very important feature to consider while selecting a bike.

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