March 28, 1992 • Page Image 59
…city, cross-training or fitness bike) looks like a mountain bike, featuring upright handlebars, fat tires, and hefty brakes, gears and derailleurs. Most important- ly, the hybrid rides like a mountain bike. But up close, you can see the differ- ences. Hybrid bikes sport thinner and smoother tires and, because of less rugged components, don't weigh as much. This makes them ideal for riding on city streets as well as for moderate off-road use. T...…

















































