Best hybrid bikes under £500 - Commuter and wallet-friendly rides
Get from A to B without emptying your bank account with our pick ošf the best hybrid bikes under £500

With cycling becomšing an increasingly practical form of commuting, many are on the hunt for a bike that is practical, comfortable and reliable. However, as the cost of living goes up and less disposable income becomes an evāer-present issue, finding a good bike for a reasonable price is more important than ever.
It's for that reason that we’ve compiled a list of what we think are the best hybrid bikes under £500. Hybrids are the epitome of the aforementioned trio of practiź¦ cality, comfort and reliability, and we've topped the budget at £500 to ensure you are getting the best value for money whilst still getting the right bike for you.
At this price bracket, the 168澳擲5ęę°å¼å„ē»ę:best hybrid bikes are those where the manufacturer has remembered to do the basics well: A well-designed frame, well built wheels, with good quality and easy-to-maintain groupset and brakes are key. Each bike in our rounšdup of the best hybrid bikes under £500 below meets these basic requirements, and only once we're satisfied with that did we consider features that tailor a bike to its intended use case, such as suspension, wider tyres and more.
These hybrid bikes often make the 168澳擲5ęę°å¼å„ē»ę:best commuter bikes, and are also a great way to get more exercise into your day whilst traversing your city. A hybrid is aš typically combination of larger tyre clearance than a road bike, good brakes and more upright geometry, focused on comfort.
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Best hybrid bikes under £500
Btwin Riverside 900
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The Riverside 900 from Decathlon's in-house brand B'Twin holds nothing back, offering a large range of features for its price bracket. With front suspension and 1x gearing, it will comfortably handle trails and rougher riding, whilst the Tektro hydraulic brakes offer good braking in all weather conditions. The ꦰ10-speed derailleur, as with the other components, is entry-level quality in keeping with the price but is designed to get the job done. With the suspension fork, the RiversidšØe 900 is slightly heavier than its competitors but is a great choice for those who want a bike that will do everything in all conditions.
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