Claud Butler Kensington 2011

Claud Butler Kensington 2011 Introduction

HYBRIDS: The hybrid is a relatively recent development in bicycles. Also referred to as “trekking”, they are usually ideal for most leisure riders and commuters. Hybrids feature the best elements from 3 styles of bike, they originated at a time when most people buying a bike were buying mountain bikes, but sometimes riders found a mountain bike was simply too cumbersome, heavy and even slow for the average leisure rider. Designers took the very best elements from mountain bikes, tourers and racing bikes and built a bike, which meet the new requirements.

The emphasis of the hybrid is comfort, visibility and protection from the elements. Most hybrids are fitted with 700c wheels (the same diameter as fitted to racing bikes) but with wider tyres and rims (on average 35mm). These tyres are generally multi condition, in that they have a smooth centre line for efficiency on tarmac, but often have a more knobbly outer tread, to give good traction if the bike is ridden on a non tarmac surface. They are fitted with the similar gear systems to mountain bikes, ranging from 21 to 27 gears. The riding position is much more upright to give good visibility.

These bikes are often fully equipped, ie they come factory fitted with mudguards, and carrying racks, and some even offer suspension seat pillars and adjustable rise stems for added comfort. All in all, the hybrid is the best all round bike there is, it suits the majority of riding that you might wish to do. It is perfect for tarmac riding, even longer journeys, and yet it is more than capable of being taken onto canal footpaths and forestry tracks.

Specification and Features of Claud Butler Kensington 2011

• Sizes 15", 17", 19" 
• Frame 6061 aluminium.
• Fork steel rigid.
• Rear Gears Sturmey Archer 5 speed.
• Freewheel Single 18.
• Gear shift Rotational.
• Brakes V Brake.
• Wheels 36h alloy hub with double wall alloy rim.
• Chainset Alloy 46.
• Tyres Kenda 700 x 38.
• Stem steel quill.
• Bars Steel.
• Saddle Active comfort.
• Extras mudguards, alloy carrier rack, basket at additional cost.

Claud Butler Kensington 2010 perfect for

• All leisure and commuting use.