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Did I buy the wrong size hybrid bike?

I am a male who's 5'11" tall with an inseam of 32". Last summer I bought an Evo Grand Rapid 3 bike with an XL frame, 22"/56cm from a bike shop. I realized that the bike I bought is a ...
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Can a more aggressive geometry/set up be more fatiguing?

For context, I’ve been cycling on a cheap as chips second hand, effectively, “Walmart” type of bike for a couple of years. Not only was it my bike for general usage, I also used it for courier work. I’...
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Changing tyre size [duplicate]

A very basic question, sorry! I have a Giant hybrid bike, that currently has 700x38 tyres on 622x29 rims. I need to replace the tyres, as they are getting old and was wondering if I could change the ...
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Hybrid bike size issue.. help?

in need of help. Looking at buying a hybrid bike. Anxious on getting the correct size. Different sites say different things for the size I require. The bike I’m looking at is the carrera subway 1 men’...
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Fitting question for first trekking bike - differences in stack and reach

I understand this might be a pointless/dumb question, but as an bike freshman, I am confused: Trying to select an entry level first bike (cross/hybrid) and so far I'm between two of them (local EU ...
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What's the proper way to fit a hybrid/commuter bike?

What's the proper way to fit a hybrid/commuter bike? Most detailed bike fit articles seem to apply to road bikes but not so much for hybrid/commuter bikes which cycle commuters, recreational cyclists,...
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Can hybrid bikes be as fast as cyclocross bikes if we use an aero position instead?

Can hybrid bikes be as fast as cyclocross bikes if we use an aero position instead? There's quite a lot in common for both bikes. People claim that CX bikes are faster. It seems like the main reason ...
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hybrid bike ... too small? risks?

I bought a Schwinn from a big box. I'm regretting it for technical reasons (shifters, brakes), but I'm starting to wonder if the frame is too small. I have the seat way up and going down steep (...
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I have a hybrid bike which the frame is too big, is there any modifications I can make to make it more comfortable?

I bought a hybrid bike from halfords around 6 months ago, however i have only recently had chance to ride it. I have found that the frame is too big, they wont exchange or give me a refund. I was ...
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Picking the appropriate hybrid bike frame size

I am a 5'8" tall female. Which hybrid or fitness style frame size would most likely fit me better, 17" or 19?"
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Bike fitting in the UK

As an keen but casual touring cyclist I'm interested in getting a little more competitive and also keeping myself comfortable over longer distances. So I'm considering getting professionally fitted, ...
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