Hmmm...Which hybrid?

[CovMat]

Hi...Looking for a bit of advice please. I'm a complete novice who needs a hybrid for commuting etc. I've narrowed it down a bit and I'm looking at either a Specialized Globe Vienna 2, a Felt QX65 or a Scott Sportster P6. I'm on a tight budget of approx GBP300 so any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks all

 

[Sittingduck]

Hello CovMat

I have no experience of Scott or Felt hybrids but I have owned a Spoecialized hybrid for almost 1 year and it has serverd me really well You might also want to check out the Specialized Sirrus.

Welcome to the forum BTW

SD

 

[Garz]

Trek have a 7.1, then there's the carrera crossfire I think around that price range.

 

[Bear]

Hi...Looking for a bit of advice please. I'm a complete novice who needs a hybrid for commuting etc. I've narrowed it down a bit and I'm looking at either a Specialized Globe Vienna 2, a Felt QX65 or a Scott Sportster P6. I'm on a tight budget of approx GBP300 so any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks all

Hello mate. I've rode the felt, and owned the p6. Have you rode them yet ?

 

[CovMat]

Not yet...hoping to get a test ride next week.

 

[Llama]

EBC Courier:
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebw...QRY=C105&f_SortOrderID=1&f_bct=c003155c002910

great bikes a few of us on here have them - cheap well made and quick

 

[Bear]

Not yet...hoping to get a test ride next week.

I reckon when your talking 300 and below, dont worry about specs to much ... just make sure they fit well.

 

[CovMat]

Unfortunately it looks like it's going to have to be from Evans as that's what my company's using for the Ride To Work scheme.

 

[CovMat]

Thanks bear. I'll have a better idea by the end of next week.

 

[SoulOnIce]

Hi...Looking for a bit of advice please. I'm a complete novice who needs a hybrid for commuting etc. I've narrowed it down a bit and I'm looking at either a Specialized Globe Vienna 2, a Felt QX65 or a Scott Sportster P6. I'm on a tight budget of approx GBP300 so any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thanks all

I'd recommend looking at the Ridgeback Cyclone. I've had one for the pat 3-4 years and it's been great. I got a rack fitted to it and full mudguards and it is the business.

I do a 30 mile round trip commute a couple of times a week on it. Fitted with slicks and high pressure tubes it punts along at a fair old rate though obviously as fast as a proper road bike.

Handles trail riding fine too.

Components seem decent enough and the only things I've done maintenance wise over the past 4 years is:

1. Get a service from the LBS every 9 months or so
2. Clean regularly
3. Replaced the chain

A decent bike bike and around £300.

 

[MajorMantra]

A decent bike bike and around £300.

Yep, don't forget the bike bike!

Matthew

 

[mickle]

Trek Navigator. Decent rack, chain guard, adjustable stem and a great price.

 

[Bear]

Yep, don't forget the bike bike!

Matthew

Yeah fair one ... thats cruical

I also rode the tempest, which is the same as the cyclone, but it wasn't for me.

 

[CovMat]

Cheers folks! I'll hopefully be sorting everything out next weekend. I'll let you know how it all pans out

 

[CovMat]

I ended up going with the scott p6. Had a test ride on that and a cyclone and preferred the scott