| Title: | Bicycling |
| Notice: | Bicycling for Fun |
| Moderator: | JAMIN::WASSER |
| Created: | Mon Apr 14 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 3214 |
| Total number of notes: | 31946 |
This is a specific question about hybrid-like bikes.
(Broader discussions can be found in Note 1976, etc.)
What bikes could people recommend for hybrid use - namely,
easy off-road (non-technical) trails and on-road use, including
rather longer trips on road? (One thing I'm getting at is a
hybrid that doesn't weigh a ton, and, moreover, comes with something
more comfortable than MTB-style handlebars.)
Here's one that looks promising: the Bridgestone XO-1 (and XO-2).
Second question: anyone have experience with the moustachioed XO-1 or -2?
Thanks.
-john
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 2141.1 | SHALOT::ELLIS | John Lee Ellis - assembly required | Tue Dec 10 1991 18:30 | 2 | |
PS: I'm asking for a friend ...
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| 2141.2 | look nice.. | SALEM::ORRIS | Wed Dec 11 1991 15:23 | 15 | |
John, I just got some literature on the Bridgestone bike line and the
mustache bars used on the OX1 and OX2 are somewhat different than
drop bars because they do not have the straight area next to the
stem that most people use with drop bars.. Bridgestone calls
this a high E factor bike... I believe that E stands for
Experimental... I like the way the bars look and the brakes are
sort of positioned like mountain bike brakes... These bikes
also have 26 inch wheels...
jim o
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| 2141.3 | bianchi testamonial | GYUPCC::URBAN | Fri Jan 17 1992 11:45 | 14 | |
Hi, I bought a bianchi Tangent about 2 years ago, and I'm relatively happy with it. I did have some problems with the rear hub (medium quality suntour but crappy design) but as far as design of frame, handlebars (dropped), tires (700x35), brakes (cantilever), etc., it suits me. I do basically what you described. Mostly city riding, but some light trails, and I'm planning to try some touring. My girlfriend also bought a Bianchi (Boardwalk) and she seems to be happy with it as well. -Rob Urban | |||||
| 2141.4 | Try Specialized | 38872::ROBINSON | Thu Feb 13 1992 16:48 | 2 | |
Look into Specialized. It's light, sturdy and I use it primarily on
the road. Another bonus is it's a fairly fast bike. Costs about $300.
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