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Hi all, I am looking for input on a bike for my wife. For the most
part we do recreational rides, with one century a year. She currently
rides a Trek 1000 fitted with a riser to bring up the bars. The
problem is, she has neck/shoulder problems which makes me think perhaps
a hybrid-type bike might be a better option. We had the bike fitted
which resulted in adding the riser, which helped somewhat. I recently
purschased a Trek 7200 for my daily commute (25 miles) and while it's
not my 5500 (obviously) I was thinking this type of bike might help her
enjoy riding more.
For shorter rides (20-30 miles) the 1000 doesn't cause her any pain,
but 30 miles or so into the century, her neck and shoulders "go out".
I am thinking that even though a hybrid doesn't have the "cool factor"
of a road bike for her, the tradeoff of a more upright position and a
smoother ride would help her maintain a more constant pace and less
pain.
The added advantage to a hybrid is that she would have an everyday bike
to ride around town on with the kids.
Any input on this would be greatly appreciated, especially from Mike J.
and other knowledgeable dealers.
part we do recreational rides, with one century a year. She currently
rides a Trek 1000 fitted with a riser to bring up the bars. The
problem is, she has neck/shoulder problems which makes me think perhaps
a hybrid-type bike might be a better option. We had the bike fitted
which resulted in adding the riser, which helped somewhat. I recently
purschased a Trek 7200 for my daily commute (25 miles) and while it's
not my 5500 (obviously) I was thinking this type of bike might help her
enjoy riding more.
For shorter rides (20-30 miles) the 1000 doesn't cause her any pain,
but 30 miles or so into the century, her neck and shoulders "go out".
I am thinking that even though a hybrid doesn't have the "cool factor"
of a road bike for her, the tradeoff of a more upright position and a
smoother ride would help her maintain a more constant pace and less
pain.
The added advantage to a hybrid is that she would have an everyday bike
to ride around town on with the kids.
Any input on this would be greatly appreciated, especially from Mike J.
and other knowledgeable dealers.