Drop Bars Vs Flats | Can A Hybrid Bike Be Just As Fast As A Road Bike?

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Title	:	Drop Bars Vs Flats \| Can A Hybrid Bike Be Just As Fast As A Road Bike?
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Which bike would you pick to ride? Let us know why in the comments!
Comment from : Global Cycling Network

I added clip-on aero bars to my flat bar bike for more comfort when I’m tucked in Works great!
Comment from : Caleb Jackson

The hybrid bike in this video is freaking cool im using hybrid bike too, the best advantage of hybrid bike is you can use any clothes and still looks good
Comment from : Fikri Humani

Spent about 500 miles on it and so far so good wwwyoutubecom/post/UgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA Pros:1 Very light2 Solid quality build3 Fast delivery: It arrived 5 weeks earlier than expected4 Easy assemblyJust a few cons but nothing major:1 Cheap tin tubes and had flat on first day but not a big deal I replaced the tubes2 Seat is a bit uncomfortable but that's pretty much the same situation with most bikes3 Seat post is a bit long/high for a smaller size 48 bike - had to saw 2 inch off to fit properly The lowest setting is too high The post locking system does not seem to hold well (perhaps because I saw 2 inch off)4 wheels are not tubeless compatible (from what I can tell)
Comment from : Glenarriff Shipping

Might sound crazy but I'm comparing for future when have a stealth bomber b52 e bike
Comment from : mlee6050

I've got a hybrid flat bar bike with road tires Recently got myself some drop bar ends to attach to the end of the flat bars, so far I'm loving them especially when facing a headwind Unfortunately a new bike isn't in my budget at the moment
Comment from : Paul Cannell

Next week, BMX bars n flat pedals on a road bike I dare you
Comment from : Cobwobbler

What about cutting those wide bars down to the same width as the curly hoods?
Comment from : Cobwobbler

I tried them drop bars there never normal ,nor comfortable I vote hybrid stop racing ,start enjoying 😊
Comment from : lee-ann Murphy

Just bought a hybrid because the idea of those drop bars is ridiculous for anyone outside of professionals trying to shave tenths off a time
Comment from : Matthew Nicholas

isnt this basically a fitness bike
Comment from : yelo

I am a 9 year old and I can't imagine not going on racers
Comment from : Twopair Films

8:40 - that gravel road is smoother than many cyclist roads in my city; at least gravel is even, in the city its more like diving over cracked pavement and potholes
Comment from : AgentDexter47

This review saved me from buying a road bike and instead I've ended up with an aero bar for my flat bar bike Thanks! 👍
Comment from : Kila Whale

A set of inboard bar ends on the hybrid makes all the difference
Comment from : Alexander Gilmour

Where is the evidence the road bike is “much much faster” than the flat bar in its natural position? Let’s see it
Comment from : George Clooney

Why should they use a road bike with a flat bar for this??? Geometry is different on most hybrids to save your back
Comment from : testing316

🔥
Comment from : charles ching

Flat bars with bar attachments just as good and more comfortable on your back
Comment from : Eric McGill

Ergon grips with stubby bar ends are super comfortable, I also have a much narrower bar
Comment from : Nick Stevens

I am going to add spirgrips on my flatbar road bike
Comment from : Mirak M

I do like the hybrid, That was a totally sick move Simon! The drops do offer different positions,but, braking and shifting seem easier to me than road bikes
Comment from : Liam McGough

So, just get the aero bar addon to my flat bar bike, noted
Comment from : Mik Wind

I think the hybrid bike gives me more head range of motion on my ride to work to keep my head on a swivel looking for traffic and possible hazards, as well as being a smoother ride
Comment from : AD529

Why does every channel have to be about racing? Not enough content for us upright casual cruisers
Comment from : Space Ghost

I like flat bars better I'm older and overweight so racing is just not a thing
Comment from : Space Ghost

I raced competitively for years on drops, but if I want to spend all day on the road in comfort, I grab my flat bar bike
Comment from : Lars Thorwald

I thought a hybrid bike is one you can ride on the road and off road?
Comment from : The Don

excellent video very British
Comment from : henry palin

I like a hybrid bike Because they have a light weight between 12-15 kg If desired, fenders and a trunk can be installed on them Hybrid bikes are faster than mountain or city bikes on asphalt But they are a bit slower than a road bike
Comment from : Аз съм светлината на света

Thanks for the comparison I'm in the market for a gravel/road bike for more distance riding on smooth terrain (road) I guess logically I'm leaning towards drop bars since I'm already set with a bike for my off road/trail needs The only thing I'm worried about is the point about less flexibility with turning that I've heard about Any suggestions?
Comment from : domtom010

Your stem is too short for that hybrid
Comment from : PatenTv

You two did not chose the best aero position for hybrid bike U were holding the bar all the time What i do on road bike or flatbar bikes is put my hands over the bar soo its more like TT position On flatbar bike you are much more comfortable if you just lean on the flatbar that to just hold it and be tucked it It gives you even more power to the pedals and you are much quicker I could lean on the bars for 1 hour with no problems but on road bike you can do it but its not comfortable, because you are too low i keept sliping forwards to much
Comment from : Jure Jereb

Awesome looking bike !!!
Comment from : Rod McLeod

Aerobars don't work because the upper tube on hybrid/trekking bikes are longer than on drop bar bikes But there is a remedy: use a shorter stem on the streetfighter and put inner-bar ends or mount the bar ends inside the brekes and grips That way you have the same aero position like on road bike hoods and your fingers are on the brakes all the time
Comment from : DilbertMuc

Five Stars
Comment from : Randy Martin

I own a Canyon Roadlite 5 I mainly use it as my commuter to/from the train station, but once a week I ride it all the way to work (40km)brOn the long, straight stretches without traffic i tuck into the aero position just like Ollie, and it works wonders! I have no issues keeping average of 30km/hr on flat sections Kinda fun to zoom past roadies on my "commuter" :D
Comment from : Biketimist

4 in the city in urban areas the straight bar rules longer more extensive longer rides the drop bar advantage I have a hybrid and a drop bar for some reason the drop bars funner because it's simpler to operate
Comment from : James Jackson

having a fun during my excerise is the most important thing, otherwise people eventually will stop riding their bike
Comment from : LEEDAQ

What about the more teeth the front gearing wheel has the faster you can go? Also the rear gearing wheel: the less teeth the faster you can go? I think these hybrids have maximum of 48 teeth and the road bikes 52!
Comment from : Pascal Mariany

Flat bar ftw
Comment from : BigPCov

I have a 2017 Sirrus Pro carbon hybrid it is so nice to ride with flats My last bike was a drop and I won't go back
Comment from : Leo

Due to neck issues, I can no longer use drops On longer rides, I adopt Ollie's more aerodynamic position on the flat bars but with my hands slightly further from the stem so that I can operate the brake levers with my little fingers The only time I really need to move my had position is for changing gears
Comment from : Berian Griffiths

For a racing bike speed is important, but is it important for other types of bikes
Comment from : Stuart Perry

Here's the 64k question If you're an older rider with a compromised lower back (and there are a lot of us out there with this regardless of age), does the flat bar bike win hands down over longer rides? By introducing this constraint, speed/track times are no longer that important to my way of thinking I would like to get your thoughts - GREAT analysis BTW Thanks!
Comment from : John Doe

Alt bars anyone?
Comment from : RoHa

Never drop bar - less safe and control Either breaks are not there or can't jump the curb Not for city Never
Comment from : Karlis Skrastins

oh now you've done it, I was perfectly happy with my drop bars riding around town now i gotta have flats
Comment from : no1toolmkr

G'day team, I would've loved you to do the Orbea flat bar with tri bars I have done this to my Fastroad GIANT Adv 1 flatbar purchased 2mths ago This is a fantastic cost effective conversion to bring the road/ gravel/Hybrid/ bike in line with a true road/tri bike I built it as a triathlete on a budget still trying to compete in short tri's up to olympic dist I've been racing Tri's since 1983 in Aust The very positioning on tri bars brings the frontal wind resistance way down and comparable, especially for someone who is a punter triathlete looking to have a bike for all occasions Just swapout the tyres I'd love to get your feedback cheers team love your stuff :)
Comment from : decy decy

Road bike rocks in road but rip neck and back
Comment from : Marimoo

I want that orange bike with an Alfine 11 hub and a Gates belt drive NOW!
Comment from : Eric Horchuck

Would be cool if hybrids could race with drop bikes I've always liked flat bars Never tried a carbon fiber one though Ir titanium would be nice
Comment from : Smallnuts

See Keegan Swenson's setup for his White Rim Trail run: "bar ends" on an XC bike inboard where clip-on aerobars would go I've done this for years on my flat bar gravel bike, giving two extra hand positions where I can rest or get more aero
Comment from : yo dugldo

I've gone from road bike to hybrid
Comment from : ENDLESS NAMELESS

Weight max
Comment from : mareg ke

I would like to know how fast were you in both bikes what was your average speed?
Comment from : enrique negrete

How wide should the flatbar be? Are there "rules of thumb"? I don't think the guidelines for MTB bars apply here Or do they?
Comment from : Michael William Lazo

Chop the handlebar on the hybrid by 2 cm to make it narrower To avoid numb hands, alternate between standing up out of the saddle and sitting, even on the flats Also try a stem with a pivot downward, to facilitate getting more aero, and raising the seat a little
Comment from : Tom Blackwell

The gcn team on the hybrid is me on my hardtail in my Dreams 😅👍
Comment from : Theabc2000

i remember watching a lot of these vids a few years back when i was a daily cyclist
Comment from : 小学館

Click bait video Dislike Trix are for kids
Comment from : John D

Gearing is totally different Handle bars have little to do with speed
Comment from : ZLGaming

Excuse me I don't speak english Someone, please, tell me which bike is better?
Comment from : Ким Чен

lane splitting is easier with drops, they're narrower
Comment from : eamonnw

Just add inner bars to the flats
Comment from : KingDav33

I have a bad back and I don't care about speed Plus I spend most of my time on cycle paths and tight city streets A flat bar rig like that will really hit the spot
Comment from : CRA_55

Interesting that around the 12 min mark there's a reference to aero bars I was recently overtaken in Canberra by a young fella who'd fixed a set of aero bars to an E-bike, and he was also sporting an aero helmet If you want to max out your speed just go all out and follow this plonkers example!
Comment from : Andy Pass

Excellent video guys
Comment from : DDGB

I did the hybrid bike thing the other way around: Put barends and skinny road tires on my 29´´ hardtail Commuting to work got noticeably faster, and i swapped them back whenever i was planning to ride on the trails
Comment from : Tom Hobot

Hey GCN: redo this, with "normal" riders and add powermeters to the pedalsbrWould like to see comps between a rider in a standard hybrid position vs a rider in a standard road bike cruising tuckbrbrMy curiosity is this: I believe you get a lot more power and efficiency from a road bike; with the hybrid, you're pretty much always in the saddle You guys will understand the dynamics better than I can describe
Comment from : M P

Thanks so much, I really wondered about this for a long 👍
Comment from : Ken Folstad

You've missed the mark I use straight bars for stability brake access and maneuverability with and aerobar for speed when I need it
Comment from : Sanford Lane

I only ever see roadies with drop handlebars riding on the brake hoods So they might as well just have flatties 🤔
Comment from : raymond terrific

A road bike, with all the aero features, the aggressive frame design and deep section wheels just looks ugly and wrong Like someone took a stylish hipster city bike and infused it with all the swank and pretentiousness of a high end road bike
Comment from : Ymi_Yugy

Giant Rapid, 10 years old, has 55cm flat bars with bull bars on the ends brThe bar on this is like a steering wheel out of bus, not much use in trafficbras you'd be snagging wing mirrors left and right Loose fitting toe cagesbrare good too, for town or rides under 50 km It would be nice to have brboth options I'm considering a CAAD13 105 but it's a bit pricey and notbrsure if it's worth it
Comment from : Peter Naughton

I want flat barbr😊
Comment from : Mahesh Buddhika

The hybrid has 44 teeth in the front the normal has the 105´s 50 teeth, that will do a difference as well
Comment from : Totempa

That orange color is HOT!!!!
Comment from : Bands

It's missing aerobars, and 600-650mm handlebars
Comment from : Aaron ___

GCN presenter Not know the difference between riser bars and flat bars 🤦‍♂️
Comment from : Jason C

The beauty of a hybrid is that wider wheel, wider bars and that upright seating u feel like u can go on forever
Comment from : Mohd Nor Mohd Aminnullah

Wider flat bars I see on the hybrid will offer the rider more options where to place your hands Offer more comfort for longer rides
Comment from : Cycling Brad

the street fighter is the bike that shows why i love cycling
Comment from : DJ Bayr

You have more control with a Flat Handle Bar
Comment from : Jeffrey Kaufmann

I mainly want a flat bar because the drop bar is more likely to get stolen when parking at let's say school
Comment from : Hjalle GD

On the flat bar bike, are you using pedals that fit 3bolt or 2bolt cycling shoes? Essential saying MTB or Road pedals?
Comment from : Guru Prasad

I'm about to do a flat bar conversion to my old '03 Saracen Morzine road bike with a 1x8 (48t X 32-11) drivechain and a nice bontrager crowbar riser bar and a short 60mm stem to make the position more upright It's a strong, pretty light bike that has stood the test of time The only thing is it has room for a maximum tyre size of 700 x 26c and I've got schwalbe lugano 25c's on it The hidden advantage of that is that you don't throw it about quite so much so it's quite an effective damage-limitation mechanism, which I'm happy about because this will be the bike I lend to my kids or my siblings to ride when they come and visit
Comment from : Lenny McLean

I have a bunch of bikes with the exception of 2 all w dropbars but being honest I almost never am in the lower area - what I did with my city bike is shorten the flat bar to 44cm and mount this old stile bar ends from 80ties used in MTB racing this gives me the same position as in break leavers on the drap bar bike Also my MTB I put this position
Comment from : Daniel Herter Casagrande

Loving the orange flatbar! When you're ready I'd buy it in an instant:)
Comment from : Dan Under

If "enjoying the ride" is a factor I'd rather throw a leg over my Fastroad than my SSE Hi-Mod and that's saying something
Comment from : fred@dhbit

I got clip on aero bars on my hybrid after watching this (didn't know that was a thing!) and it's great for headwinds Only thing is my bike frame is too freaking heavy I can't change that brSide note: I sometimes feel sore like I've been holding a plank after a while with the aero bars, does the same happen when using drop handles?
Comment from : qtbeauty95

That flat-bar road-bike is sick! I want one
Comment from : Jike Menkins

I find my favourite bike to commute on is a 2012 carrera zelos road bike converted to single speed with some MTB handle bars
Comment from : ThePedLad

you should have compared your narrow hand position flat bar drive with normal position as well, for more accurate results
Comment from : M

I do think holding the middle of the flat handle bars completely ruined this as the test it was supposed to be!
Comment from : dbrowne193

British accent is so classy no umm or arrrr
Comment from : spokenone

I've got a flat bars hybrid bike and I love it Max I went so far is 35 km/h I bet if a pro rides, it could go up-to 45-50
Comment from : Eklavya Sharma