Bicycles- MTB vs Hybrid

Having ridden both Mountain Terrain and Hybrid bikes I had accumulated some experience and knowledge about the bikes and riding. When I spoke to a person relatively new to cycling, the most common question was: what's the difference between a Hybrid bike and MTB. Having gone over the matter several times, a thought formed- collate the info into a blog post. So here we have this post outlining the differences. Hoping this helps a buyer choose the right kind of bike.

MTBs Firefox Firestorm 29 D & Firefox Firestorm 27.5 D

Hybrid bike Montra Downtown

	MTB	Hybrid Bike
Frame	MTBs come in 2 or more frame sizes. With frame the wheel diameter varies. Larger the frame, larger the wheel diameter.	Hybrid bikes come in 1 size which is more or less equal to 27.5" MTB.
Tires	Tires are usually 2" wide with deep treads. These tires are built for rough roads.	Hybrid tires are slimmer compared to MTB tires. With closer treads the tire surface appears smoother. Hybrid tires are made for smoother roads.
Suspension	Front fork has twin shock absorbers with suspension lock as an optional feature.	Rigid frame.
Brakes	Older MTBs have V-brakes, the newer bikes have disc brakes on both wheels.	Disc brakes are standard for both wheels.
Terrain handling	It is easier to control a MTB on dirt roads, stony roads, muddy & slushy conditions than a Hybrid bike. Wide tires and front suspensions absorb shocks to a great extent hence the ride feels comfortable. Braking power on dirt roads is better compared to a Hybrid.	Hybrid bike is built for smooth to mildly rough roads. A hybrid rider experiences more shocks on rough roads because it lacks shock-absorbers.
Rider effort	MTB tires have more contact area with the road surface hence requires greater pedaling effort than a Hybrid on tar / cement roads.	With sleeker tires, a hybrid bike moves faster on tar / cement roads with lesser pedaling effort.
Tire Air Pressure	30 to 35 PSI	45 to 50 PSI

Disclaimer: The information provided is based on personal experience after riding these bikes for  considerable distances. There isn't any sort of input from the two manufacturers in composing this article.
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