Best hybrid bikes under 500

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• Best hybrid bikes under 500

For one-day hikes without a lot of cargo, entry-level / intermediate level equipment is also suitable, the main thing is not the lowest. For example, models AUTHOR VERTIGO, CLASSIC and VERTIGO ASL. Their price is about $900. The main difference from the Grand is a cheaper elastomer-type suspension fork.

For those who want to buy a MTB-type hybrid for the city, this is also a good option. Although, here you need to compare with city road bikes and choose what you like best. For your daily commute, choose a medium or entry-level body kit. These are the same models - VERTIGO and CLASSIC.

For daily walks, entry-levels are suitable, such as AUTHOR Linea for women and AUTHOR Horizon for men. The cost is about $700. They are equipped with a 24 (3x8) speed transmission with a HG200-8 cassette (12-32 teeth), which is much more reliable than a ratchet. In addition, the Horizon is equipped with more reliable hydraulic disc brakes, so it costs more. For girls, a special women's modification, Horizon ASL, is also available.

Best hybrid bikes under 500

For infrequent weekend walks, you can buy the most budget walking hybrid with a lower-level body kit, the main thing is that the bike is from a well-known company, for example, AUTHOR COMPACT 2021 with a price tag of $500. It is assembled on a high-quality and lightweight aluminum frame and is equipped with an entry-level RST Neon T spring-loaded elastomer fork with a stroke of 60 mm. Its main difference is a simple 21-but (3x7) low-end Shimano Tourney TY500 speed transmission, with a SHIMANO MF-TZ21 ratchet

For those who appreciate speed and will ride bike tours on smooth asphalt roads, we recommend road-type hybrids. For those who are looking for the highest quality, lightest and fastest bike, we recommend AUTHOR AVION. It is assembled on the lightest carbon frame, equipped with a high-end GRX 400 20-speed transmission. Its weight is only 10 kg! A chic car, but the price is $2500!

Best women's hybrid bikes under $500

If you you are looking for the Best hybrid bikes under 500, then we recommend aluminum models from the American company SCOTT: Sub Speed ​​20, with a good Alivio transmission (middle class), as well as Sub Speed ​​30, with Altus transmission (initial class). Budget road bike with a rigid fork for women: AUTHOR THEMA 2021. 

If you want to compete in cross-country or other extreme disciplines, or if you will ride off-road most of the time, then hybrids are not for you, buy a mountain bike.

The hybrid is also not suitable for competitions on the highway, here only the road bike steers.

See also Hybrid article.