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WebsterI 29 Dec 19:24  

Joined: 29 Dec 2011

Posts: 1

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Hey guys :)

I'm in dire need of a new bike, and pretty sharpishly. But I don't know what to get.

When I bought my bike second hand a while back I was doing alot of downhill mountain biking. Although, since starting College, i've been needing to get back and to from College and home through a Urban area. As much as I like the ability to take shortcuts on a downhill bike, its really not that efficient.

So, anyone know of a good hybrid between a Downhill MTB and a Road Bike? Or just a Downhill which isn't horrifically expensive but can take a few falls!

Thanks,
Ian.

sdwalker 03 Jan 16:51  

Joined: 17 Mar 2011

Posts: 91

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My Profile 		Have you considered buying slic tyres and hardening up your suspension? much cheaper than buy a whole new set up and if it aint broke dont fix it.

if you are looking for an excuse to buy a new bike are you looking at buying new or second hand again. will you be keeping your old bike and if sio have you condidered going for a road bike, you can get these with drop bars or your LBS will be able to swap it out for a flat bar if you are used to the more upright riding position.

all things you need to consider before shelling out on a hybrid which in my opinion is pointless if you already have a bike as they are designed for light off roading and a get by on the roads.

keep you mtb if poss and get a rod bike would be my choice if i had the cash for a new bike but slick tyres will certainly surfice as you mentioned being at college :)

happy trails dude.

My Latest Route: Mar 2012 Bedgebury Forest Red Route

alas58 04 Jan 17:23  

Joined: 21 Apr 2011

Posts: 54

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My Profile 		I agree with the last post, i have put semislicks on my mountain bike so as to use it on the urban routes but can still use pathways where a road bike cannot go.

A road bike would give you a different experience, hope this helps.