Fast hybrid

[cloggsy]

A mate of mine has the Boardman Hybrid; Really nice bike!

 

[vickster]

As I say, I am sure all the mechanical and techy bits and bobs are great, just don't much like the finishing bits or the looks. If a C2W bike, then great but I would rather something a bit different

I wonder whether I would actually benefit from a £700 bike over the £500 Sirrus, or whether I really would have to go up to a grand...the other option is a £500 road bike But do I need 3 bikes for riding less than a 100 miles a week

Not to mention a Golf GTI

As with cars, I tend to get bored with the bike and want a change

Maybe I should get the Crosstrail out of the shed and ride that for a week rather than the Sirrus, bit like going from standard auto mode to loony Sport in the car, keeps the experience fresh
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[vickster]

Not a hybrid, but this is strangely interesting!

https://www.cyclechat.net/

 

[Fuzzball]

 

[hardwork]

I have the GT be it a 2010 3.0 (lower spec ) same frame lower spec mechs and wheels but a great fast flat bar on fat tyres worth the 500 I paid sure the 1.0 is worth the extra

 

[funnymummy]

I was just looking at Whyte bikes, this is a pretty jalopy! Never heard of them however!

I nearly bought a Whyte (Portabello) but ended up with the Sirrus, the shop had one 2010 model left so got it at a nice discount, sadly at that moment the £300 price differnce swung it for me

 

[vickster]

Which Sirrus do you have? I may have a look at the reductions on 2011 bikes when the time comes - when are the best bargains generally out there - February maybe, bit like convertible cars?

 

[funnymummy]

I have the Elite, they had the Comp & Expert in store, but not in my size.
The Elite fit me perfectly, I bought her mid March - as she was the last of his 2010 stock, he made me a generous discount.
I've just changed the saddle on it, for a womans specific & have flipped them stem on it, so am not quite so upright, but not had chance to try it out yet.

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

I think if I was on the lookout for a flat bar fast hybrid I would probably go for a high"ish" spec Sirrus too. I have a Marin Mill Valley that is a 2004 model it is superb and would not mind the newer version, but I think it is overpriced at just over 1k so would look at a Sirrus. I would get disc brakes if they do them too, but that's just me (I use my hybrid as a crap weather commuting bike).

http://www.leisurela....aspx?&id=15964

 

[mooseracer]

I've got a GT Tachyon 1 - 2010 model. Great bike, it's not a hybrid though - carbon forks, Ultegra groupset etc. It's a fast(ish) flat bar bike if you like that sort of thing

 

[Spy]

The Sirrus bikes look very attractive, mainly for their very light weight.

How would the 700c wheels cope with going off-road on park trails or through a few muddy, rough inclines amongst the trees ?

 

[Spy]

I nearly bought a Whyte (Portabello) but ended up with the Sirrus, the shop had one 2010 model left so got it at a nice discount, sadly at that moment the £300 price differnce swung it for me

I haven't heard of Whyte before but their Portobello looks like a nice, well spec'd bike. What is their reputation like ?
Also, they don't appear to have many dealers around

 

[funnymummy]

The Sirrus bikes look very attractive, mainly for their very light weight.

How would the 700c wheels cope with going off-road on park trails or through a few muddy, rough inclines amongst the trees ?

I've ridden the Spesh accross some pretty bumpy tracks, we've been up the North Downs link & over part of the South Downs way, no problems with the wheels. (and i'm not the lightest of rider)
Although I think changing the tyres might be a good idea, the skinny road tyres that come as satndard, don't 'cushion' the bumps LOL!
I can't be doing with chaging tyres every time I want to go off-road, so i'm going to buy another set of wheels & have fatter tyres on them - So much easier to just swap a QR wheel over each time

 

[funnymummy]

I haven't heard of Whyte before but their Portobello looks like a nice, well spec'd bike. What is their reputation like ?
Also, they don't appear to have many dealers around

A friend of mine has one, although it too small for me to have tried out, she loves it - I read a few reviews on them too & they do seem to have an excellent rep.
If you're intrested try this link to find a dealer near you... Whyte Dealers

 

[Mike!]

Tried the Whyte Portobello and trek 7.5fx but ended up with a sirrus comp. For me felt so much better....