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How much is a good Hybrid Bike?

How much faster can you ride on a road bike than a hybrid bike?

  • a scott sub 20 compared to a road bike

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    The Scott sub 20 is not really a hybrid, it is more a flat bar road bike. As such, for shorter rides under 50 km it would not be really any slower than a drop bar road bike with similar equipment. But once you start doing longer rides, the advantages of drop bars start to kick in. Having multiple hand positions and a lower position while in the drops help increase comfort and efficiency if you are riding in windy conditions.

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Depending where you place your hands on the road bike you can gain 1-2 mph with the same effort. http://bikecalculator.com/

Bob A

Well...there are what's called performance hybrids with the flat handlebar & regular hybrids with a raised handlebar & a more upright sitting/riding position. That fact right there will slow the rider down because of wind resistance. Not to that great of an extent on a performance hybrid - but still noticeable. I know that when I refurbished some old 10 & 12 speed bikes, they went a lot faster than my hybrid - even though they were "lead sleds" compared to today's road bikes. At least 3 to 5 mph I would "guesstimate".

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