10 Brilliant hybrid bikes for urban or off-road use
BY READERS DIGEST
7th Mar 2024 Garden & outdoors
5 min read
A list of some hybrid bikes that are great for frequent use
From commuting to riding for leisure or exercise,
cycling is popular as a pastime in our towns and cities. There are various
types of bikes that you can use to get around, depending on your interests and
lifestyle—whether that’s a city bike, mountain bike or electric bike.
We’ve put together a list of ten fun hybrid bikes that
can be used in cities or on country roads.
Schwinn Wayfarer 500 bike
This hybrid bike has an 18-inch high-tensile
steel frame and is a versatile choice, also coming with a cushioned seat and
seven different speeds.
It has a classic design as well as an adjustable seat
post.
Note: the bike comes 80 per cent assembled, please
check assembly guide.
Specifications:
Wheel size – 28 inches
Frame material – alloy steel
Huffy Sienna hybrid bike
Coming in a vintage satin green colour and made from Chromoly
steel, this hybrid bike is great for use in towns and
cities.
And it also features a front and rear mudguard to
protect from inclement weather or more rugged terrain.
Note: the bike comes 90 per cent assembled, please
check assembly guide.
Specifications:
Wheel size – 27.5 inches
Frame material – Chromoly steel
Coyote Urban hybrid bike
With a standout black and white colour design, this
bike has large quick release wheels and a streamlined frame for smooth riding.
Also featured are stem-adjustable handlebars, and 18 different speed gears for
dynamic and varied riding in urban environments.
Specifications:
Wheel size – 28 inches
Frame material - aluminium
Ammaco hybrid bike
This bike features a high-tensile frame and sleek
design, allowing you to ride around town with a bit of style.
The model is lightweight and has rigid suspension to
give you a comfortable ride. Also it has high-rise handlebars to provide an
upright riding position, coupled with front and rear V-brakes
to provide you with reliable stopping power.
Note: This bike comes 90 per cent built, please check
assembly guide.
Specifications:
Wheel size – 29 inches
Frame material – Alloy steel
Wildtrak trekking hybrid bike
With an electric blue colour scheme, you’ll stand out
straight away riding this Wilkdtrak bike. With rigid suspension and made from
tough alloy steel, it’s primarily a mountain bike and great for off-roading.
Also featured are high-riser MTB
style handlebars, six speed gears and alloy double-wall wheels
with trekking style tyres.
Note: the bike comes 80 per cent built, please check
assembly guide.
Specifications:
Wheel size – 28 inches
Frame material – Alloy Steel
Bounty hybrid bike
The Bounty women’s hybrid bike is a stylish and
practical bike that’s great for day-to-day use, whether that’s commuting or for
off-roading. With a lightweight aluminium it has 21 gear speeds and light alloy
rims for easy riding.
Note: the bike comes 95 per cent built, check assembly guide.
Specifications:
Wheel size – 27.5 inches
Frame material - aluminium
Coyote hybrid bike
With a straightforward and light steel frame, this
bike is great for comfortable and smooth rides. Also featured are high-rise
handlebars with comfort grips and an adjustable stem, capped off with a mint
blue colour for the model.
Specifications:
Wheel size – 28 inches
Frame material – Chromoly steel
Ammaco Pathway hybrid bike
One thing you may notice right away with this bike is
its appearance, featuring a silver and colour scheme on a streamlined alloy
sports frame. This model has rigid suspension and comfortable handlebar grips,
affording you a good experience whether you use it to commute or for leisure in
the countryside.
Another feature is the bike’s reflective tyres, for
added safety with early morning or night commuting.
Note: Assembly will be required.
Specifications:
Wheel size – 29 inches
Frame material – aluminium
Schwinn Scree Gravel hybrid bike
This Schwinn bike is multi-use, with gravel tyres that
are great for country roads and paths as well as more traditional roads.
The bike has a relatively low sports-like frame with
inward facing handlebars, as well as a height-adjustable seat for comfort.
Specifications:
Wheel size – 28 inches
Frame material – aluminium
Professional Metropolitan hybrid bike
With a sturdy but lightweight alloy
steel frame, this bike is a solid choice for commuting in
urban environments. It has six gear speeds that can be switched between and a
spring saddle for comfortable riding.
Note: The bike is 90 per cent built, please check
assembly guide.
Specifications:
Wheel size – 29 inches
Frame material – Allow steel
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