What is the difference between a Comfort Hybrid and a Fitness Hybrid bike? This question comes up a lot here at Northtowne Cycling & Fitness.
Comfort hybrids are designed to make you as comfortable as possible. They are best for short to medium length rides...think 5-25 miles.
Fitness hybrids are designed to have more efficiency that can help you ride farther...think 10-40 miles. Fitness hybrids are also designed to go faster since they are lighter weight. Here are some differences between the two types of bikes. As always, we are happy to show you the difference.
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Comfort Hybrid |
Fitness Hybrid |
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Suspension seat post |
Standard seat post |
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Suspension Fork |
Some have carbon fork |
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Upright riding posture |
Slightly Bent forward ride position |
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Wider tires for traction on multiple surfaces |
Thinner tires, but not as thin as road bike |
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Adjustable stem |
Fixed stem |
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Wider width seat |
Medium width seat |
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Heavier than fitness hybrid |
Lighter than a comfort hybrid |
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700c tire size |
700c tire size |
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Front or rear basket options |
Rear rack a better fit |
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Comfort Hybrid
Giant Cypress
$339.99 |
Comfort Hybrid
Specialized Crosstrail Disc
$579.99 |
Fitness Hybrid
Specialized Vita - Women's
$499.99 |
Fitness Hybrid
Cannondale Quick 5
$599.99 |
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Padded Gloves |
Extra Tubes |
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Frame Pump |
CO2 Cartridges |
Water Bottles/ Hyrdration Packs |
| Portable Lube/Monkey Wipes |
Phone & Seat Bags |
Rain Jacket |
Head/Sweatbands |
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