Any bike experts?

[GothicGhost]

I'm looking at getting this bike for country dirt paths and gravel paths.

Would be this ok for that job?

Orbea Carpe 50 2017 - Hybrid Sports Bike

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Orbea-Carpe-50-2017-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_95453.htm

Thanks for any advice.

 

[GiantKiwi]

Not particularly no. Those are usually intended as a casual road rider. You will need something more MTB focused, mainly for the wider track tyre and more robust frames.

 

[GothicGhost]

Thanks.

I bought this one in the end I think it will be ok  I hope lol.

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Escape-3-2017-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_97557.htm

Did not fancy a MTB as even a £350 hardtail  forks did not look good in the reviews.

 

[alex90]

get some second hand forks and rebuild them what I did

paid £30 for some Manitou minute pro's and spent about 30 on oil and seals and they some of the best forks iv owned and I do a fair bit of off-roading and jumps