Bikes Built for Comfort

A reader of Outside online asks the publication’s Gear Guy if a hybrid bike will put less strain on this neck and shoulders. The short answer, says Gear Guy, is "maybe."  The long answer is Maybe you should keep riding and see if the pain goes away when you get in shape.  That said, Gear Guy suggests taking a look at Trek’s 7500,  ($660), Giant’s FCR2 W ($700), and if those don’t work, a quality recumbent such as the Linear Mach III –about $1,500. Read more.