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Andrew
Guest
Hi,
I'm seriously looking at investing in a bike to get back into the sport at least at a recreational
level. Historically I've always been a road bike guy, but it's been a good ten years since I last
rode seriously (I'm 34).
As much as I love the speed and lightness of a road bike, I'm also aware of their limitations in
terms of terrain. I expect that I'll want to go riding on off road bike paths and the like as well
as using it on the road. I don't see my wife pounding out miles along Beach Road with me on a Sunday
morning, more likely a sedate trip along the Yarra Trail.
Can anyone offer an informed opinion of so called hybrid machines. I'm looking at the Avanti Blade
Comp and Blade Pro machines as a good example of the type. I'd very much like to get involved in a
club too. To what extent will I struggle with a bike like this, it appears that most road club
riders use a pure road machine.
Any thoughts appreciated. Cheers Andrew
I'm seriously looking at investing in a bike to get back into the sport at least at a recreational
level. Historically I've always been a road bike guy, but it's been a good ten years since I last
rode seriously (I'm 34).
As much as I love the speed and lightness of a road bike, I'm also aware of their limitations in
terms of terrain. I expect that I'll want to go riding on off road bike paths and the like as well
as using it on the road. I don't see my wife pounding out miles along Beach Road with me on a Sunday
morning, more likely a sedate trip along the Yarra Trail.
Can anyone offer an informed opinion of so called hybrid machines. I'm looking at the Avanti Blade
Comp and Blade Pro machines as a good example of the type. I'd very much like to get involved in a
club too. To what extent will I struggle with a bike like this, it appears that most road club
riders use a pure road machine.
Any thoughts appreciated. Cheers Andrew