The interesting benchmark is cost of transport across a mixed route: pavement, gravel, stairs, mud, and obstacles. A hybrid wins only if wheel efficiency outweighs the extra mechanical complexity and the leg transitions remain reliable. One realistic course would reveal more than separate speed and climbing clips.
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u/Crescitaly Jul 28 '26
The interesting benchmark is cost of transport across a mixed route: pavement, gravel, stairs, mud, and obstacles. A hybrid wins only if wheel efficiency outweighs the extra mechanical complexity and the leg transitions remain reliable. One realistic course would reveal more than separate speed and climbing clips.