They have a great stopping power to protect you from any abrupt stops when going downhill or bumpy trails. Both models have an aluminium frame with geometry that gives an upright, relaxed riding position for head-up visibility. The URB 8.6 has an alloy front fork, but this is upgraded to carbon in the URB 8.9 to help absorb the bumps of England's imperfect roads. Hybrid bikes are rough and ready road style bikes that share some characteristics with mountain bikes, meaning that some are capable of rutted country paths, whilst those closer to the 'road' end of the scale are just very resilient and comfortable. Flat bars offer a more upright position that will suit commuters for whom speed is not the number one concern. Compare prices, components, suspension, reviews, images and more on current and past MTB’s. View and compare a huge selection of bikes from brands such as Trek, Specialized, Giant, Santa Cruz, Norco and more. This Genesis mountain bike comes equipped with a full suspension fork which allows for great acceleration. The low price range for this bike makes it worth it as we didn’t see too many faults with this bike’s suspension. This doesn’t mean you should take it for granted however, and aggressively ride this bike. We’ve seen that the suspension can wear out over time depending on how aggressively you ride it. Urban bikes are similar to hybrid bikes but with a greater focus on visibility and low maintenance for practicality and everyday riding. With Boardman himself believing that tyres are one of the most important components on a bike, the ADV 8.6 sticks with the tubeless-ready 38mm Schwalbe G-One ALLround TLE tubeless ready tyres and Boardman SLR wheels. The ADV 8.6 is the entry level adventure bike that takes design and specification cues from the previous ADV 8.8 - but delivered at an affordable price point. For exploring the off-beaten track and onto exciting ventures along bridleways and dirt paths, Boardman's drop bar off-road collection hasbeen split into CXR and ADV. The front end has been slackened and bottom bracket dropped, when compared to Boardman road bikes, to deliver a more confidence inspiring stability off road. The ADV 8.9 also now has a longer wheelbase and shorter stems, all of which should also produce a comfortable and stable rough terrain riding experience. Equipped with Tektro mechanical disc brakes there's plenty of stopping power for tougher conditions and with clearance for mudguards and a pannier rack, this bike has everyday, year-round versatility. Thankfully, it is pretty easy to remove the seat by unlocking it at the base and pulling it out. Most adult heights are accommodated by the 29? tires, and the aluminum frame is as economical and durable as you can get as compared to costly carbon fiber frames or heavy steel frames. Talk to most mountain bikes for beginners and they’re not going to spend more than $500 right away on their first mountain bike. That’s why one of the most important factors for beginners to choose is the Genesis Mountain Bike GS29. Of course, durability is also something to consider when it comes to the experience of riding a bike. The Genesis GS29 mountain bike does just that with consistent quality and durability at a very low price.