What is a Hybrid Bicycle?
All bicycles used to fall under 2 common categories – mountain bike and road bike. The mountain bicycle is meant for rough terrain riding, while the road bike is meant for smoother roads. However, many riders are uncomfortable owning more than 1 bicycle. They usually travel on a wide variety of terrain – both rough and flat. So the mountain bike alone or the roadie alone just won’t meet the needs of such people very well. So bike manufacturers come up with the idea of hybrids – a cross between a mountain and road bike. What are some characteristics of a hybrid bike? 1) Flat handlebars with more than 1 hand position. A traditional mountain bike has flat handlebars. But the rider is forced to stay in the same hand position. On occasion, a hybrid rider can change hand positions due to the improvements made on the handlebars. This will help achieve a more aerodynamic posture, or provide a more comfortable posture. Many riders prefer such handlebars as it makes it so much easier to navigate
