What brand do you recommend for a hybrid bike- Raleigh, Cannondale, Giant, Trek, Bianchii, Specialized?

Question

What brand do you recommend for a hybrid bike- Raleigh, Cannondale, Giant, Trek, Bianchii, Specialized. All priced between 300-400. Cannondale is at 400 while all the other hover around 300. Please rank in order from best to worst (any any ties in-between) as well as any other input you have. Of course I need to test ride them all, I know that.

Thanks so much

Answer 1

I am not sure where you are living so you might not be able to buy the brand but I have a Merida (Speeder T5)  and am very happy with it.  The frame is light but stiff and the components used are of good quality.  It would be a brand worth adding to your list if it is available.  See http://www2.merida-bikes.com/

Answer 2

I had a friend who just went thru a very similar choice.   He went against my advice and bought the Giant Cypress from a bike shop I warned him about.    He fell for the slick salesman (might have even been a sales girl).      He had to take the bike back the next day to fix the brakes, and he's already complaining that the Giant isnt geared high enough.     The Trek 7200 is geared higher (and sold at a very reputable bike shop that I recommended).

If you are looking for fitness, I'd recommend the FX series from Trek or something from Specialized or Cannondale.   Dont get too hung up on the brand;  a bike that fits you and rides well for you and the service the bike shop gives you is far more important.

Answer 3

cannondale, trek, giant, specialized, bianchii then raleigh.

i go for cannondale, trek and giant. but the choice is yours.

Answer 4

"Which is a better bike, a Trek or a Specialized?

Or Cannondale or Orbea or Scott or Schwinn or Cervelo. We're asked "Which brand is better?" almost daily. While each brand has its diehard fans, we can't answer the question. It's not because of any political reason, but because it's not the right question to ask--you're buying a bicycle, not a brand. .."

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