hybrid mb better than trek 7200

Post by **neh** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:03 pm

well - ideas (its my means of getting to work and back - c. 60 miles per week in london - and its falling apart like a 100 quid halfords pos - gonna replace soon i think)

Post by **Foo** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:07 pm

If the Frame is OK you might be better ramping up the components?

Post by **neh** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:07 pm

i'm thinking mebbe a marin hybrid

Post by **neh** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:10 pm

Foo wrote:If the Frame is OK you might be better ramping up the components?

hmm .. true - gears and seat and frame are ok (though would like lower (higher - FASTER basically)) gears i reckon - wheels are both already slightly buckled - 5 months old lol - fucking speed bumps - and brakes have always needed tightening one a week (very hilly on my journey) - all the gear is shimano so is supposed to be good i guess

Post by **Foo** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:10 pm

Marin are OK, but from what I hear overpriced for what you get.

Mebbe look at specialised if you're still looking in the £400 range. The Hardrock hybrids are nice machines... we've got 2 in the family and both have been solid performers.

Post by **neh** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:11 pm

/investigates

Post by **Foo** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:14 pm

neh wrote:hmm .. true - gears and seat and frame are ok (though would like lower (higher - FASTER basically)) gears i reckon - wheels are both already slightly buckled - 5 months old lol - fucking speed bumps - and brakes have always needed tightening one a week (very hilly on my journey) - all the gear is shimano so is supposed to be good i guess

Well for the gears, all shimano kit is not created equal.. they peddle some shit alongside their good stuff and stock bikes tend to ship with the shittier kit.

if you're replacing the wheel that gives you the opportunity to alter the gears by choosing a different rear cog... as this is a hybrid bike I would guess the rear cog is smaller than a regular MTB and the front is larger - giving higher gears overall.

As for the brakes, assuming you have V brakes, you could consider a disc (cable operated ones are quite cheap now) or look into a better set of Vs (Shimano XT)

Post by **neh** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:21 pm

actually have seen this one which looks nice ..

Post by **neh** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:22 pm

Specialized Sirrus Sport Disc 2006 Bike

Post by **neh** » Mon Sep 05, 2005 8:23 pm

499 - not too shabby - could maybe get 180 - 200 for mine (349 new 5 months old) - dunno