NewBeetle
Distinguished Member
I come from a strong history of full on mountain biking. I live pretty close to forests and the lakes so have in the past been very into mountain biking. I am currently awaiting my cycletowork voucher that I applied for after giving up smoking recently (3 weeks tomorrow ). The voucher only allows me to spend up to £500 on a bike which is a shame, but hey ho, it's tax free etc and hardly noticeable on the pay packet. Now I know my MTB's, and with the limited budget and having to buy from halfords as my employer doesn't do the scheme with the other suppliers I was pretty much settled on the Voodoo Hoodoo
Halfords | VooDoo Hoodoo Mountain Bike 2011/2012 - 18"
I then began to think how this bike is probably only going to be used for a little leisurely riding around my home town and to work and back, If I get back into cycling like I hope to then I will be getting something of higher quality. That made me think about hybrids as 95% of what this bike will do will be on the road. So I was thinking of this Boardman one (only decent one in budget)
Halfords | Boardman Performance Hybrid Comp Bike 2011/2012 - Small 18"
I suppose what I am asking is has anyone gone from MTB's to a hybrid and how have you found the switch? The really skinny wheels & tyres kinda freak me out a bit but I realise they are what makes it faster etc. Any thoughts?
Another option is buy the MTB and chuck some slicks/semi slicks on it.
Halfords | VooDoo Hoodoo Mountain Bike 2011/2012 - 18"
I then began to think how this bike is probably only going to be used for a little leisurely riding around my home town and to work and back, If I get back into cycling like I hope to then I will be getting something of higher quality. That made me think about hybrids as 95% of what this bike will do will be on the road. So I was thinking of this Boardman one (only decent one in budget)
Halfords | Boardman Performance Hybrid Comp Bike 2011/2012 - Small 18"
I suppose what I am asking is has anyone gone from MTB's to a hybrid and how have you found the switch? The really skinny wheels & tyres kinda freak me out a bit but I realise they are what makes it faster etc. Any thoughts?
Another option is buy the MTB and chuck some slicks/semi slicks on it.
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