JHZR2
Staff member
We bike as much as we can when it’s nice out. Nothing terribly far, and no mountain or trail biking for a while when we have small kids. Just streets, rail to trails, boardwalks, etc. with kids and trying to do small chores by bike, we usually are set up with a tagalong or trailer on each bike.
I have a scott 29er mtb, my wife a canondale mtb.
We went today for our first time of the year and did about 6 miles of riding. We were both pretty uncomfortable. Part of it is not riding enough, some of it getting old, etc. But we are thinking that maybe some slightly less “aggressive” bikes would be in order. Bikes we can have smooth tires and less gearing, and be optimized for just doing these 2-10 mile pleasure and errand rides, with kids in tow.
I think the main thing is a comfortable position. Maybe a bit more upright. Less weight on the palms, a seat designed for sitting,
I can’t tell if these hybrid bikes would be a good choice? Or something else. Not really looking for a bulky beach cruiser type bike. Something a bit more svelte and light. Trimmer and lighter are good. We like to travel with our bikes.
In searching, the Trek dual sport model came up. Looks kind of like an mtb with smooth tires. It would seem to me ideal would be a stem riser that went higher, and a handlebar with some upward lift. I don’t need a new bike that doesn’t give a new, more comfortable and upward position that’s easier on the arms.
So what’s the best bet? Just change risers on our existing bikes that work well... and maybe change to road-oriented tires? Or look for some other bikes more suited to what we want to do? I’m not opposed to buying them since I think that more comfort would result in more use.
thanks!
I have a scott 29er mtb, my wife a canondale mtb.
We went today for our first time of the year and did about 6 miles of riding. We were both pretty uncomfortable. Part of it is not riding enough, some of it getting old, etc. But we are thinking that maybe some slightly less “aggressive” bikes would be in order. Bikes we can have smooth tires and less gearing, and be optimized for just doing these 2-10 mile pleasure and errand rides, with kids in tow.
I think the main thing is a comfortable position. Maybe a bit more upright. Less weight on the palms, a seat designed for sitting,
I can’t tell if these hybrid bikes would be a good choice? Or something else. Not really looking for a bulky beach cruiser type bike. Something a bit more svelte and light. Trimmer and lighter are good. We like to travel with our bikes.
In searching, the Trek dual sport model came up. Looks kind of like an mtb with smooth tires. It would seem to me ideal would be a stem riser that went higher, and a handlebar with some upward lift. I don’t need a new bike that doesn’t give a new, more comfortable and upward position that’s easier on the arms.
So what’s the best bet? Just change risers on our existing bikes that work well... and maybe change to road-oriented tires? Or look for some other bikes more suited to what we want to do? I’m not opposed to buying them since I think that more comfort would result in more use.
thanks!