What bike?

[Dorim]

Hello-
I've been riding a hybrid the past few years. I'd like to find a bike that's comfortable--I don't want to be all hunched over as I ride--but I want to go faster than I can with my current bike. I don't ride any off-road trails. Any advice?

[redrhodie]

I just went bike shopping with a friend, and she and I test rode several. I'm guessing you want a road bike? Of the bikes we tried, the Specialized Sequoia was the most comfortable. The geometry was more up-right, and it had brakes on the tops, which my friend really liked. She didn't end up getting it because of the price, but she had the lbs set up the bike she got as much like it as they could.

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=21800&gold_ses=

[DebW]

Also look at the Trek Pilot series if you are interested in a road bike, or the Trek FX series if you'd like something with flat handlebars.

[HillSlugger]

Jamis Coda is a flat bar road bike. Jamis gives you lots of bang for the buck.

[canonsue]

I bought a touring bike, the Surly Long Haul Trucker. It has drop bars but a relaxed frame geometry so one is more upright then a road bike. However, the bike is heavier with a steel frame, but very smooth because of the steel frame.

Just thought I would throw that in the mix.

-Sue