A SUNDAY RIDE WITH A DIFFERENCE
SUNDAY RIDE
Beautiful South Gippsland on a Sunday afternoon with a wonderful Autumn sun and some great company. The Great Southern Rail Trail, the section from Meeniyan to Fish Creek.
Hadn’t had a ride for a long while so 40 km round trip, well I wondered, hadn’t done a ride like this on a Gary Fisher Cobia 29er MTB either so this was going to be different.
Gary Fisher Cobia 29er Mountain Bike
Would usually have thought about a Hybrid for this ride. 700c wheels, narrower tread you all know, a bit faster than an MTB, a little less pedalling and greater free roll on the long but gentle climbs and descents of a rail trail with an excellent if not bitumen trail.
Well I have got to tell you not anymore. I didn’t need to get out 3 rd up front even with the longest and steepest of climbs and it rolled just as freely as any Hybrid in fact more like a comfort style flat bar road on the down rides. I was surprised especially since it had been so long between rides.
On top of this it was as stable as any MTB when it came to any ruts or holes in the track.
A further plus, if I had wanted to leave the trail and go bush it does that even better. So watch out Hybrids these versatile bikes are going to become the norm.
Summary, the extra speed of a Hybrid and less pedalling than a 26 inch Mountain Bike but all the stability and off-road capability.
To check it out click here or come into Great Southern Bicycle Co Leongatha and go for a spin.
By the way, lunch at the Orange Roughy Cafe in Fish Creek just added that little extra touch to the day. Give it a try to and I am sure their friendly attitude and lovely meals will make it worth your while.
| ORANGE ROUGHY |
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2 OLD WARATAH ROAD
FISH CREEK 3959 VIC
PHONE 03 5683 2207
