DebTX
06-29-2008, 09:00 AM
I know there's been much discussion about this here and it was helpful to read as I decided this past year whether to transition from my hybrid to a road bike.
I learned to ride last year (at 40+, and I'm no athlete!). My LBS suggested an inexpensive hybrid as the easiest starting point and it was great advice. I transitioned to clipless pedals about 2 months in and I've been absolutely loving this sport. I'm certainly not a "good rider" yet, but I love going out each weekend and beating my own best performance, trying a bit harder each time. I try to ride 15-20 miles each Sat/Sun. I enjoyed my hybrid, got used to gearing in it, and worried that I "didn't have it in me" to learn the nuances of a road bike, nor the new posture.
Well, yesterday I took the plunge, after much deliberation. Got fitted and picked up the bike and took to the road this AM on my new WSB.
It'll take a while to figure out the gearing but I got up the hills and made my usual 17 mile course with faster speed. Cadence wasn't great as I rarely felt like I was in the right gear, but I"ll get better at it, I know it!
Looking forward to gaining skill and learning from all of you in the forums!
Deb
I learned to ride last year (at 40+, and I'm no athlete!). My LBS suggested an inexpensive hybrid as the easiest starting point and it was great advice. I transitioned to clipless pedals about 2 months in and I've been absolutely loving this sport. I'm certainly not a "good rider" yet, but I love going out each weekend and beating my own best performance, trying a bit harder each time. I try to ride 15-20 miles each Sat/Sun. I enjoyed my hybrid, got used to gearing in it, and worried that I "didn't have it in me" to learn the nuances of a road bike, nor the new posture.
Well, yesterday I took the plunge, after much deliberation. Got fitted and picked up the bike and took to the road this AM on my new WSB.
It'll take a while to figure out the gearing but I got up the hills and made my usual 17 mile course with faster speed. Cadence wasn't great as I rarely felt like I was in the right gear, but I"ll get better at it, I know it!
Looking forward to gaining skill and learning from all of you in the forums!
Deb