Best hybrid bikes according to redditors

Started out in cycling a similar way. Get a hybrid: $200-400. You can get into cycling and enjoy riding without dropping serious $$. If you enjoy the hybrid(a flat bar bike like this Schwann Hybrid ). Eventually... if you get into cycling you can step up to road bikes, gravel bikes, or go mountain biking. These are all more expensive for a solid bike(unless you feel confident buying used).

I rode my hybrid for a couple years and got a Specialized Roubaix which ran me around $1500 new at a local bike shop. But I only got it once I was sure that I’d get value and enjoyment from spending the extra money. So start with something you’ll enjoy riding and (more importantly) is within your budget. You’ll be happier whether you stick with cycling or not. If nothing else you’ll have a bike for the beach...

I'm not sure. I'd look for something with more than 7 gears since Austin is so hilly and hybrids are so heavy. However, if all the riding will be strictly within your neighborhood (boring!), the SE looks like a good option.

I don't know much about the it, but personally I would prefer something like this. I don't know anything much about this brand either, but it's a few lbs lighter than the SE, 21 speed vs. 7, same component group, and has disc brakes.

Absolutely terrible tbh. I'd really suggest against buying a bike on Amazon if you can avoid it, but if you absolutely have to it's probably best to stick with Diamondback.

https://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Bicycles-Overdrive-Complete-27-5-Inch/dp/B0132I7496 < similar spec to the GT I linked

https://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Trace-Street-Hybrid-Bike/dp/B01ATD93B4 < kind of a "dual sport" bike, NVX fork is maybe a little better quality than some, just designed for more urban uses. 8 speed/disc brakes.

https://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Bicycles-Sorrento-Complete-Mountain/dp/B0119ONAES < M3030 fork isn't great, but if you're aware of its limitations it'll probably do. V brakes are probably just as powerful and more easy to adjust than a lot of cheap disc brakes. 7 speed freewheel setup is a bit dated/more difficult to replace, but it'll work.

Doubt you'll find better than that if you absolutely have to buy on Amazon and if you absolutely have to stick below $350. But it's definitely worth looking into your local bike shops instead, even if just for the option to try them out first and get some guidance on sizing. Even bigger manufacturers generally have something around this price range, if you're not willing to go second hand:

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/revel.2/22215/84076/

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/sport-mountain-bikes/820/820/p/1008600-2016

I was just looking at this bike in a local bike shop here in MN. Except it was black and was awesome... found it on Amazon but they say sold out. I'm tempted to head to the shop right now and buy it haha. Love the color of it.

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https://www.amazon.com/RALEIGH-Redux-Urban-Assault-X-Large/dp/B01LYB78TR/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Actually, it seems like Amazon will do it for you now for $75, which is cool.

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Mens-Volare-1200-Bike/dp/B00P0IN13K/ref=sr_1_3?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1501440884&sr=1-3&keywords=hybrid+bike

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Discover-Hybrid-Wheels-Black/dp/B0030U8SU6/ref=sr_1_4?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1501440884&sr=1-4&keywords=hybrid+bike

https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-FitnessX-21-Speed-Fitness-Commuter/dp/B07148QYKN/ref=sr_1_6?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1501440884&sr=1-6&keywords=hybrid+bike

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Mens-Wayfare-Hybrid-Bike/dp/B00TYB8QDE/ref=sr_1_10?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1501440884&sr=1-10&keywords=hybrid+bike

If thats your price range I would check craigslist. Go for the good names like Schwinn or even Trek. Grab two locks, a Ulock for the front wheel to the frame and a chain lock for the back wheel and frame to a post. Have gotten wheels, seats, etc stolen off my bike so learned that the hard way.

You may want to do the Hudson bike share for a month or two while saving up for a solid bike. Roads here are torn up so if you ride on cheap tires you'll get a flat on the first day. I bought a Critical Cycles Harper Single Speed as my first for 200.00 on Amazon. Poured 300 on it in maintenance / replacement parts in the last 6 months. The crankset snapped one day while I was up in the saddle and took a hard spill. I'll never cheap out on a bike like that again.

A)Look for a cheap used bike on craigslist and take it to a bike shop to get fixed up.
B)Do the Hudson bike share until you're comfortable spending 500+ on a complete bike.

If I didn't love riding single speed so much, I'd probably drop the money and ride this as my daily commuter. Just look out for the cheap no name brands that try to make their bikes look aesthetically pleasing with cheap parts.

Wheels are a problem. WM bikes have garbage wheels. Even if you fix the uneven spoke tensions (which you'll absolutely have to do to go five feet), you'll start pulling spokes through the tissue-paper rims very quickly. Suspension forks are also a nonstarter; they're all noodley crap and none will have enough preload to support the front end.

https://www.amazon.com/Raleigh-Cadent-Urban-Fitness-Frame/dp/B01M0L841H/

If there aren't any used rigid mountain bikes in good shape, this is where you want to be. 36 spokes per wheel with real, quality rims and hubs. I'm sure you're over the weight limit for it, but that'll be true of every bike in your price range. This design is most likely to hold up.

EDIT: This guy would also be excellent. Maybe even better, I'm liking the thicker fork tubing. I'd take it over BD's Avenue FX (mentioned in another comment) for the V-brakes and internal headset bearings.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/hybrid-bikes/hybrid-bikes-cafe-21.htm

ive never ridden it, its on amazon as well for maybe a bit cheaper with a few reviews, not sure if nashbar charges sale tax, amazon

Ive been in the same boat as you, looking for a cheaper hybrid bike. Ive been thinking about a single speed bike, then getting another wheel set with a rear cassette on it. Im not a big fan of front cassettes, i just end up not using them. So at this point, i have no idea where that leaves me. lol.

The good part is single speed bikes are pretty cheap and super reliable. They kinda bring things down to the basics, which means your bike is lighter and you have less to think about, just pedal to work/where ever. There are some downsides like going up hills. But i think its where im going.

If youre intested this might be up your alley as well, good reviews, affordable, customize it. https://www.statebicycle.com/products/wulf-matte-black-fixie. Thats a fixed speed bike though, i dont really want that.Edit never mind its easily adjustable to both. I think i might have found my bike. Shame about no disc brakes as they do work better in the rain, about even in dry conditions.. But i might still bite at 300.

I'm not sure what you consider "wine country" pricing, but generally decent quality bikes start around $4-500. It sounds like you may be using this bike for daily commuting in which case I would highly recommend you look at ~$500 bikes if you want something that will be reliable with minimal maintenance.

Here are some decent bikes that you can order online:
http://www.jensonusa.com/Commuter-Urban-Bikes/GT-Bikes-Tachyon-20-Bike-2014
http://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Bicycles-Insight-Complete-Performance/dp/B00NCUFD02/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1426468093&sr=1-1&keywords=diamondback+insight+2
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/cafe_latte_x.htm

Note that none of these have a suspension. Unless you are riding actual mountain bike trails a suspension is completely unnecessary and on these bikes the suspensions will have you bouncing all over the place.

Sorry this one. https://www.amazon.com/Mongoose-Elroy-Adventure-Wheel-Bicycle/dp/B06X195B5R

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or this one https://tommasobikes.com/collections/off-road-disc/products/siena-disc-tourney-road-bike ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZXVT9D/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 This is the other one I saw. Says it has 700x35c tires, is that what you're referring to if I wanted to add a rack and fenders? If so do you have any suggestions for a rack that won't break the bank.

thanks man I will get either a MTB or a Hybrid. I think hybrids are best I was considering this

https://www.amazon.com/Raleigh-Cadent-Urban-Fitness-Frame/dp/B01M0L841H/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509539816&sr=8-3&keywords=cadent%2Bhybrid%2Bbike&th=1&psc=1

But as you say wider tires and comfort is important to me and I agree, my local shop has a very nice matte satin black Fuji Nevada 1.9 26 inch wheels for a very good price. Has off road tires but my short distance shouldn't be an issue for me using it on asphalt? plus I could always replace it with smoother tires offcourse the link I posted is another one I really like and its a hybrid

https://www.amazon.com/Raleigh-Bikes-Haskell-Green-Large/dp/B01NCEY2SY/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=78202790087207&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=t&hvqmt=b&keywords=raleigh+haskell&qid=1564635698&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Relax, man.

If you want to buy a $250 bike, go for it.

All I'm saying is that this one isn't much different from this one which isn't much different from this other one. And they're all just like this one over here. They will all do about the same thing. You can ride them on the road, on dirt tracks, city streets, sidewalks, etc.

This means it's super easy to shop for a bike in that price range. Just pick one based on what color/look you like.

> https://www.amazon.com/Mongoose-Elroy-Adventure-Wheel-Bicycle/dp/B06X195B5R

I'd be wary of Mongoose. They were once a "real" bike brand but most of what they make these days is Wal-Mart crap. Read the reviews.

Thank you for the advice.
What do you think about this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07148QYKN/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b1NdjhD_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=8BB22Z5MPGNGAJ9AF396&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=f97c56ea-80d2-50f7-bcef-948446874953&pf_rd_i=1265459011

I ended up just moving into a place right on a nice trail. I'd like to start trail riding for exercise and fun. However it is entirely possible I can use that same trail to commute to work as well. (The trail itself is mostly flat with part gravel, dirt, and pavement)

This is the other guy I've been looking at since I most likely really don't need the disc brake on the GT.
https://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Bicycles-Trace-Sport-Medium/dp/B073467HX7/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526933727&sr=8-3&keywords=Diamondback%2BTrace%2BST&th=1&psc=1

lol the link says "We are unable to provide a shopping experience for this country" (I'm not in the USA)

This is the same bike?

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Wayfarer-700c-Womens-Hybrid/dp/B07677TC2V

dont judge this is the amazon link. i got it on discount tho

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Discover-Hybrid-Wheels-Black/dp/B0030U8SU6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519511315&sr=8-1&keywords=schwinn+discover

Thanks for the input, I think I will go with this bike:
http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Discover-Mens-Hybrid-Wheels/dp/B0030U8SU6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382649201&sr=8-1&keywords=hybrid+bike+schwinn

It's a cheap hybrid by a reliable brand, with good reviews.

Hi all. I was given an inexpensive used bike from a friend, a Schwinn Discovery City Series.

It had 2 flat tires and a broken brake so I brought it to a bike shop in town for a tune up and to fix anything that was wrong.

They replaced the 2 tubes inside the tires, and one tire itself needed to be replaced b/c the shop employee said it was split.

Both tires were the "mountain bike" style with little grips all over it. I just got home with the bicycle and noticed that the the front tire that was split and needed to be replaced is now a "smooth" tire without grips. Is this normal and or acceptable?

I know nothing about bicycles but it seems to me to be pretty weird to have 2 different style of tires on a bike.

Pictues of the back tire that was still good and the newly replaced front tire

Thanks

Hell - sorry, I bought: http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Discover-Mens-Hybrid-Wheels/dp/B0030U8SU6/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1404316896&sr=1-1&keywords=schwinn+discovery

Different bike.

Looks like a discover. Sold at Amazon and Walmart, which means it was assembled by an amateur, so it would be good to have a competent mechanic look it over.

Generally a low-end but OK bike, not a bad deal for $70, even factoring in the need for a mechanic check. Just one thing that I really don't like about it is the really cheap suspension fork which probably is heavy and doesn't feel very good. General advice is get a good suspension or no suspension. And for riding around campus no suspension is needed.

But still, for $70, not bad.

Tons. Head down to your local bike shop and check some out. Here's a decent one from Amazon but you should do your own research.

Happy birthday! Mine is tomorrow (34th).

http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Discover-Mens-Hybrid-Wheels/dp/B0030U8SU6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1URAJ0SCU14W6&coliid=I35YGC7DWANIDW (to ride with my son)

Found a different one on Amazon here.

The big issue will be your wheels. From what I've read on Clysedale riders (heavier cyclists), you should go with 32 spoke wheels, but I'm not super familiar with this topic. Go to an NYC bike shop that has numerous commuter bike options (eg, not one that only deals with road bikes) and ask about wheel durability. A solid mechanic is likely to be far more familiar with this issue.

If you're going to ride around mainly New York City and paved parks, you should opt for a fully rigid hybrid bike (no suspension) with 32c tires (wider tires are more comfortable). A bike like a Diamondback Trace will likely meet most of your needs. However, I would recommend buying a bike in a store even if it costs slightly more upfront. You need to make sure the bike feels comfortable and that it is properly adjusted.

Thanks for the tip, I will definiteley keep and eye out for used bikes in the local area. My friend just ordered himself this bike seeing he is lighter and its on sale.

This bird-feeder caught my eye a while ago.

This bike has been my dream bike for awhile now, but it is SOOO expensive it is mainly on my list just so I can find it and buy it when I have the money, I doubt anyone on here will ever pay that much for one person :P

I WANT IT SO BAD!

I was just looking at bikes on craigslist yesterday. There are a ton of great bikes to be had. Sometimes you find the "I got this bike thinking I was going to ride it but it's just been sitting in my garage so I'm selling it for $75" or "Love my bike but I have to move and it needs to be sold right now. $100 obo." Also, I saw one guy that does refurbs on classic bikes and gets all the parts in excellent working order. If you got an 80's era schwinn or something that was all tuned and ready to go, you'd be in great shape.

EDIT: Also I looked on ebay and found a ton. In addition, if you're dead set on a new bike, try amazon.com and search by highest rated bikes. You could do the same at REI, but they'll be more expensive I think. EDIT AGAIN: Like this new Schwinn from Amazon: http://amzn.com/B0030U8SU6

https://www.amazon.com/Diamondback-Bicycles-Insight-Complete-Performance/dp/B00NCUFD02?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00ODZ9ASQ&linkCode=as2&linkId=LICN44FCT7TXELUT&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_tl&tag=maxfitnessplus-20

Looks pretty solid, has great reviews.

Non-mobile: Good mid-price

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If you are buying a lock, rack, and gear by yourself is say go with this bike. That way you have enough left over for the other things.

If they are helping pay for gear and you are OK with drop bars this is a good deal

Higher end flat bar

Good mid-price

I also used to have a gmc denali. It was cool but the component were crap and it never shifted correctly. If you can buy a bike from a shop they will probably offer free adjustments if you need them every couple months.

Also check out gcn and other YouTube channels for how to do simple repairs yourself.

If you plan to ride and commute a lot I'd also suggest a rack, rack bag, saddle bag, basic multi-tool, extra tubes, a frame pump, helmet, and lights. Bells are a great tool as well.
Gloves are nice to have, but you don't always need cycling specific gloves. Mechanix brand gloves are great alternatives.

Good luck and make sure to pay when you get the bike! Also don't be afraid to ask questions

Looking into getting my first bike (probably a hybrid). Want something that's not going to break the bank. I stumbled across this and it seems to have good reviews. What do you guys think?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P0IN13K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oBxSzb39FZZGJ

Hello fellow new cyclist. I picked up this bad boy from Amazon in Nov of 2015, very easy to put together and very sturdy.

I've put about 20 miles a day on it on average, so far its been a great starter bike and aside from the brake pads and normal lubrication I've had zero problems.

Good Luck and Happy cycling.

I just bought the Schwinn Discover hybrid on amazon. Granted my commute is much smaller than yours, but I really like this bike so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Discover-Hybrid-Wheels-Black/dp/B0030U8SU6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478970802&sr=8-2&keywords=Schwinn+Discover+hybrid