Any cyclists here?

[Bene Futuis]

Thinking of buying a new bike and have alternatingly thought about a mountain bike, a hybrid, or a road bike. I will be riding it on the streets 99% of the time. Maybe just a little gravel and dirt ridiing. Definitely want a big frame for a tall guy. I'd like the 29" tires, I think. I'm currently thinking about getting a road bike with a flat bar or maybe just a comfort hybrid. I dunno, maybe a mountain bike with slick tires. Any thoughts from the Pen?

[rhd]

I've been cycling regularly (at least when my leg's not broken) for years for exercise and recreation. I consider it one of the best purchases I've ever made. Mine is a road bike with curved handles and I ride it mostly on streets and country roads, altho sometimes I take it on unpaved trails, which it's not built for but I do it anyway. The bike is a Surly Long-Haul Trucker and it's earned the nickname "tank" bicycle. It's very sturdy. I accidently rode it into a curb once, which broke my leg but the bike was completely undamaged. If you're going to be on streets all the time, I wouldnt get a mountain bike. I highly recommend cycling and if you've never cycled before I can give you a few tips that you might not generally hear about.

[TranaGreg]

I used to do a lot of cycling including a few self-contained bike-camping adventures. I still have my old Diamond Back mountain bike (alum frame, super light), but now have near-slicks on it as I haven't done any off-road riding in a while - rode that when in the city & it was great for short trips. But I moved a couple of years ago into a rural area & am seriously thinking of getting a road bike - it's a great area for Sunday am rides ... if my knee can handle it ...

[DMT]

I used to do a lot of cycling including a few self-contained bike-camping adventures. I still have my old Diamond Back mountain bike (alum frame, super light), but now have near-slicks on it as I haven't done any off-road riding in a while - rode that when in the city & it was great for short trips. But I moved a couple of years ago into a rural area & am seriously thinking of getting a road bike - it's a great area for Sunday am rides ... if my knee can handle it ...

I too have a Diamond Back mountain bike (K2) but haven't ridden in years after breaking my ribs twice, doh! But we're renting a house in Colorado for the month of July so I'm going to have to get it tuned up for the trip.

As for the original question, I would not get a mountain bike for city riding and have thought about getting an road bike and selling my mountain bike after getting it cleaned up.

[DMT]

I've been cycling regularly (at least when my leg's not broken) for years for exercise and recreation. I consider it one of the best purchases I've ever made. Mine is a road bike with curved handles and I ride it mostly on streets and country roads, altho sometimes I take it on unpaved trails, which it's not built for but I do it anyway. The bike is a Surly Long-Haul Trucker and it's earned the nickname "tank" bicycle. It's very sturdy. I accidently rode it into a curb once, which broke my leg but the bike was completely undamaged. If you're going to be on streets all the time, I wouldnt get a mountain bike. I highly recommend cycling and if you've never cycled before I can give you a few tips that you might not generally hear about.

That's a nice bike!

[Hornsby]

I started riding last year when I retired, and the recommendation from the Bike shop was a hybrid. So that's what I got and I couldn't be happier with the results. Flat handlebar, 24 speed, disc brakes, and semi skinny tires that are great on the roads, but OK on dirt. Love the thing...

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/fx-2-disc/p/27991/?colorCode=black

[chancellor]

Mine's a step down from Hornsby's - but same concept and a Trek as well. Also love it.