A mix of mountain, road, and touring designs, hybrid bikes mash up specific features to create do-it-all bikes with a wide range of uses. The right type of hybrid bike largely depends on how you plan to use the bike.

Hybrid bikes are designed to be a cross between road and mountain bikes. They typically boast large, padded seats and upright handlebars, which make for comfortable biking on roads, bike paths, and even some unpaved paths

To figure out what type of hybrid bike is right for you, the first consideration is to know what type of riding you’ll be doing: commuting in the city, riding paved paths and smooth streets for a workout, or cruising on a mix of gravel and pavement.

Their large, padded seats and upright handlebars provide a comfortable riding position, and are best for casual riding around the neighborhood or bike paths, short-distance commuting, and errands around town.