Hybrid Bicycle

Hybrid Bicycle

Hybrid bicycles blend characteristics (in highly variable degree) from road bikes, touring bikes and mountain bikes — to create bikes more robust than road bikes, more generally capable than touring bikes and faster than mountain bikes.

Hybrids may integrate the triple crank, handlebars, upright posture and brake system of a mountain bike; the numerous accommodations for accessories (front and rear racks, water bottles, and fenders) of a touring bike; with the larger wheel diameter (e.g. 700c) and lighter componentry of a road bike — and a rim/tire configuration that falls between the road/touring bikes and mountain bikes.

Hybrid bikes have spawned numerous sub-categories satisfying diverse ridership. They are classified by their design priorities, such as those optimized for comfort or fitness — and those offered as city, cross or commuter bikes.