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The Cross Bike, also often called a Hybrid, Cross Terrain Bike or Fitness
Bike, is like a Swiss Army Knife: it's a versatile tool that does many
things well. The Cross Bike is a good choice for the rider who isn't look-
ing for the ultimate in performance either on or off the road, but who
wants a bike that will handle paved roads, bike paths, graded fire trails
and dirt roads. It's not as fast on pavement as a Road Bike; nor is it
designed for hard off-road use on "single track" or rocky, rutted, rugged
terrain like a Mountain Bike.
By changing tires, handlebars and shifting and braking controls, your
dealer can alter a Cross Bike's performance range to favor either paved
road performance or dirt road performance, to suit your intended use.
The City Bike, also called a Cruiser, is designed for comfortable, low-
maintenance, casual riding. It is often equipped with three, five, seven
or more gears which are housed in the rear wheel hub. Its frame is
designed for comfort rather than for high performance, and its fat tires
are designed for solid, rather than loose, surfaces. The Cruiser is ideal
for around town, for gently rolling or flat rural roads, for a ride around
the park, or for a quick trip to the store.
fig. 4 Cross Bike
fig. 4A City Bike
