KHS alite 150 or Trek 3700

[Preetham ms]

Hi cyclists,

  I am looking for a Hybrid mainly for my long rides ( around 100k a day) and city commute.  I am considering KHS alite 150 and trek 3700. Should I consider any other models from other brands. My budget is around 20-22k.

  Pls suggest me and let me know the pros and cons of it.



Thanks n Regards,
Preetham

[Arvind Ganesh]

Both cycles you mention are MTBs and not Hybrids.

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[Preetham ms]

Hi Aravind,
 
    But I have tried only that, and I felt that it can be used for city commute also. How different are these from a Hybrid.

Regards,
Preetham MS

[berkeleydb]

frame geometry is one thing, though someone else may be able to explain that better -- i think the high level summary of that is that MTBs are provide a more aggressive riding posture (leaning forward).  other than that, in general -- hybrids will be lighter, will usually not have front shocks (usually), will have 28inch wheels (compared to 26inch on MTBs), and slimmer tyres.  also, the gearing of hybrids is more suited for distance/speed, as opposed to climbs.  MTBs may have rear shocks too; hybrids never have those (from what i know).

both have flat handle bars (not drop bars).  and usually, both will have provisions for fitting mudguards and a rear carrier.

you can ofcourse use MTBs for city riding / commutes, and for considerably long rides too -- 100km - 200km, even more, dependning on your fitness level.  but i'd suggest if you do expect to be doing 100km+ rides regularly, consider a hybrid.  btw, you can use hybrids for riding in hilly regions too, as long as the roads are ok for the most part.  unless you really expect to do actual off roading, i would say you don't really have a need to consider an MTB.

also, i might be wrong (in which case i'm sure others will correct), but my sense is for a rs20-22k budget, you'll get better value overall if you go for a hybrid, than an MTB.

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[Satya Balakrishnan]

I have a Trek 7100 - its a hybrid and am quite happy with it. It has some shockers and if you do not want shockers, you can consider trek 7.1 fx - this one does not have shockers and I found it to be a tad easier to ride compared to 7100 (but I just did a small trial ride, so cannot really comment on 7.1fx)

HTH
Satya

[Mayank Rungta]

If you want to do long distance buy a road bike. For most else a MTB is good enough. I have used a hybrid for over 2 years and I don't think it is worth it. You get a much better MTB for same price and add slicks if you really see the need! :-)

[vivek]

Just to add to it, KHS has a lockout on the shockers. Very useful if you are riding on tarmac. And its definitely more VFM than a hybrid. I almost bought it but then expanded my budget and went for a little costlier MTB.

Regards,

Vivek

[pradeep naidu]

Agree with mayank..if u r planing to do 100k a day. You must only thnk of roadbike...

On 6 Jul 2012 11:28, "vivek" <vivek....@gmail.com> wrote:

Just to add to it, KHS has a lockout on the shockers. Very useful if you are riding on tarmac. And its definitely more VFM than a hybrid. I almost bought it but then expanded my budget and went for a little costlier MTB.

Regards,

Vivek

On Friday, 6 July 2012 10:52:47 UTC+5:30, Mayank Rungta wrote:
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> If you want to do long distance...

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[Hari Krishna]

Yea go for a roadbike! U'l really hate an mtb to the core if u go on 100k regularly! Personal experience!

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[Vasu]

The key point to note here is "expand your budget"

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[Preetham ms]

   Thanks everyone for your inputs. They are definitely helping me a lot. I dont want to go for a road bike as my aim is to go around hilly regions, ghats and may need to pass through bad roads. Sometimes may require a bit of off roading also. Covering distance is not the only requirement. 

    I am wondering if I go for a real MTB, it may be tough to cover longer distances in it. I am thinking of going for models which stand between Hybrid and real MTB.  I may extend my budget a bit, but I thought KHS alite 150 is a VFM. Can someone suggest the other models I need to consider.

Thanks n Regards,
Preetham

[Shankar Shastry]

One bike cannot do everything unless its a cross bike :). If you get an MTB, you can do offroading. If you get a roadbike, you cannot do offroading without the fear of falling off, actually falling off and damaging the bike. Hybrid is just a really bad compromise everything. 

The perfect bike for all seasons and reasons is a cross bike but cross bikes start retailing at around 70k+ INR. The only other thing you can do is drop bar a mountain bike and use semi slick tires when there is a need to go far away.

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[Prashant Shenoi]

Hey, try out the Schwinn Sporterra Sport. 25k something but an awesome road focussed hybrid.

just make sure you get the right size for you.

cheers,  Prashant

On Jul 7, 2012 7:28 PM, "srin...@icycle.in" <vasu...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Preetam,

I am cycling for the past 2 years and I use KHS regularly, considering KHS as a brand is a wise option in my humble opinion.

Please Go through www.icycle.in for more information about KHS and can call Girish-9538142007 if u need more information.

Regards,

Srinivas

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[Karthikeyan B]

Hi,

you can consider Canondale Quick 5 too in hybrid category. today also i rode 150K :) and i regularly use it for office commute.

Experience is so far good.

Best Regards

Karthik

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