How to Buy a Hybrid Bike

Video Transcript

"Hi, this is Jeff from the Two Wheeler Dealer, and I'm going to talk with you about how to purchase a hybrid bike, and different things to consider when shopping for them. First thing, there's two main types of hybrid bikes. One's going to have a twenty-six inch wheel, which is going to be this one here, which is the same wheel size as a mountain bike. The other is going to have a seven-hundred C wheel which is the same size as a road bike. Seven-hundred C being a larger diameter wheel. It's going to give you faster, or more speed on the road. Just because it is a larger circumference wheel, for every revolution it's going to travel further. However, at the same time it's going to be a little weaker of a wheel, just because the spokes themselves are longer, allows it to flex a little more. So it's not going to hold up to off-road abuse as well as a twenty-six inch wheel. You can also see that both of these are different widths. This tire, the twenty-six inch, being wider is going to be little more suited towards riding on a gravel path or hard pack. As where the seven hundred C is narrower just for speed on the pavement. The other thing would be, to consider whether or not you want a suspension fork. Most twenty-six inch wheeled hybrids do come with a suspension fork, as where the seven hundred C's some do some don't. The main thing being with the suspension fork is that it's going to add a little bit of comfort to your ride, however, it's also going to add a little bit of additional weight. These are a few differences to consider when shopping for a new hybrid bike."