Hybrid bike reviews
Shopping for a new hybrid bike? Discover the must-haves and the always-avoids with reviews from Cycling Weekly.
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Boardman HYB 8.6 review - a well specced hybrid that delivers good value with a performance to match
A durable, reliable bike that is at home both on city streets and on longer, more relaxed rides
By Luke Friend Last updated
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Specialized Sirrus review
We put the £425 Specialized Sirrus bike through its paces, seeing if it can tick all the boxes that we'd expect from a hybrid bike for commuting into work.
By Henry Robertshaw Last updated
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Carrera Crossfire 2 review
The Carrera Crossfire 2 is a good option for those commuting on roads and bridleways
By Henry Robertshaw Last updated
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Priority Continuum Onyx review
Is there a bike that could fundamentally change the experience of riding a bike?
By Josh Ross Published
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Triban RC500 flat bar - reliable, comfortable and with a few surprises up its sleeve
B'twin's previous Triban flat bar bikes have been winning accolades at Cycling Weekly HQ for years, can the overhauled Triban endurance line do the same?
By Luke Friend Published
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Carrera Subway review
The hybrid Carrera Subway bike takes on three forms, and are designed to get you pedaling around town, towpath or tracks.
By Hannah Bussey Published
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B'Twin Riverside 920 review
Designed for days out on the gravel or road, the B'Twin Riverside 920 boasts lock-out suspension, 11 gears and hydraulic disc brakes. So we put one to the test to see if the ride is just as good as its description
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Cannondale Bad Boy 4 review
Ticking all of the boxes you'd hope for, the Cannondale Bad Boy 4 is a very good hybrid bike. The spec is a bit odd, but it does the job at a good price.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Vitus Mach 3 Disc review
The Vitus Mach 3 Disc is a hybrid bike sold by Chain Reaction Cycles. It rides well and is comfortable around town with a nice spec for the price
By Paul Norman Published
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First ride: Frog 62 child's bike review
What’s bright orange and climbs really fast? It’s a tough new kids’ bike made from aluminium with seven gears
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Boardman MX Sport Fi review
A women’s-specific hybrid performance bike that offers the best of both worlds
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Corratec Shape Pro: First ride review
Mountain bike strength combined with road bike speed — classic German efficiency
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Eastway FB4.0 hybrid review
The Eastway FB4.0 hybrid is a bike well suited to city riding; we put it through its paces
By Cycling Active Published
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B'Twin Triban 520 flat bar review
The B'Twin Triban 520 flat bar is B'Twin's second tier commuter offering, and it does a great job of increasing comfort and enjoyment when out on the road
By Rupert Radley Published
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Boardman Hybrid Pro review
Does Boardman’s new Hybrid combine the speed of a road bike with the comfort of a mountain bike, or is it just an unhappy compromise?
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Bianchi Camaleonte 3 review
Two hybrids from Bianchi and Wilier mix Italian flair with flat bars and relaxed gearing. So which one fired us up the most?
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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first ride: Cannondale Quick 3 review
26th January 2011 Matt Levett thinks the Cannondale Quick 3 "certainly looks like an evolution for the hybrid." Let's see how it works out on the road.
By jclarkson Published
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Raleigh Strada 6 review
The Raleigh Strada 6 is well-equiped with Shimano Sora components and hydraulic disc brakes, but don't push it too far beyond the daily commute
By Chris Catchpole Published
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Marin Presidio 2 review
This might be the best bike available for casual cyclists.
By James Stout Published
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Giant Escape 1 Disc review
The Giant Escape 1 Disc is a well specced hybrid bike that'll make you feel comfortable and confident
By Rupert Radley Published
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BMC Alpenchallenge AC01 Sora review
The BMC Alpenchallenge may be a hybrid by name, but with a Shimano Sora groupset, a racy frame shape, and internal cabling, definitely has road credentials
By Matt Lamy Published
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Canyon Commuter 4.0 review
Canyon's fully loaded commuter covers all bases
By James Bracey Published
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Islabikes Beinn 29: First Ride review
Can Islabikes recreate the detail it puts into its children’s cycles on a full-size adult machine?
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Mountain bike versus hybrid: What's the difference? review
Wondering what the difference is between a hybrid bike and a mountain bike and which is best for you? We’ll take you through both these styles of bike.
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Bristol Bicycles Park Street hybrid review
Bristol Bicycles assembles its bikes to order in Bristol, allowing you to specify its models as you want, including disc brake options
By Paul Norman Published
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Ribble Hybrid AL e review
Fully loaded e-commuter that fairs well as a versatile all-rounder
By James Bracey Last updated
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Wilier Bassano review
Wilier's Bassano sits atop the ‘Weekend' range. It's by far the best specced and best looking of the three bikes the brand offers, and personally I think it just edges it when compared to the Bianchi
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Pinnacle Lithium 4 women's hybrid bike review
Matt Lamy takes Pinnacle’s brand-new Lithium Four hybrid for a spin to see where its heart lies — the urban jungle, or the off-road trail
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Canyon Urban 7.0 review
Looking for a stylish and functional commuter bike for urban areas? The Canyon Urban could well be worth a look.
By Oliver Bridgewood Published