Mountain Bike Geometry Basics
Why a hybrid bike so popular?
What is a hybrid bike so popular? In essence, a hybrid combines the features mountain bikes and road more than appeal to the recreational cyclist. Many people do not need off-road capabilities of a true mountain bike, and notes that trucks and wide tires rolling on the road to work hard too. At the same time, the inflexible position of driving a motorcycle too uncomfortable for bicycling tires for recreation and not explore the narrow tracks and paths.
What does this commitment seems?
- Everyone has flat handlebar. They feel more comfortable daily driver that the drop handlebar road bikes mounted. The vibration is absorbed by the padded handles and you can change your hand position regularly to avoid fatigue.
- semi-slick tires with thick somewhere between the bicycle tires Road and mountain. This translates into low rolling resistance of the speed on the road, but they have enough tape rolling to the side to explore the grass and gravel. The road wheels are usually 700mm size rather than the 26 "rims equipped for mountain bikes.
- Stretched frame bike or frame style tempered path. The choice depends on the style in the market, the manufacturer wants to target. Frames are usually aluminum, but carbon can go if you have the resources. You can find often suspension forks – ideal for bumpy roads. There is often a choice of male or female models.
- The gears are hillclimb designed with low rates with high rates to cover the miles on the road.
Now, without compromise can never be perfect. So you have a choice depending on where and how to make the most of your horse.
There are those who enjoy a style of mountain biking because they expect something more in the area average. In this way, you could enjoy a wide as Bad Cannondale Boy. With MTB-style frames that loves to be off the roads. There are disc brakes and 26 "wheels on most models too.
For cycling more oriented to the road (going to work or the country roads on weekends), the Sportster Scott and Kona Dew ranges may be more appropriate. tires closer, 700mm wheels and road bike components are notable features of these bikes. They are much better adapted to cover mileage on the track.
So what you see, the ideal option is probably out there. For the cyclist who just wants out, and little doubt that a hybrid is more to offer.
Gary Fisher G2 Geometry
