Roadbike Already?

I took my Trek Hybrid into the LBS to have my front brake fixed... I goofed it up trying to do it myself.

The shop keeper recognized that I had recently bought the bike and asked if I had put a lot of miles on it. I said that I've had the bike since late July and have put like 537 miles on. To me that's a lot. I said that I was kicking around the notion of shopping for a roadbike next spring. He says, "So soon?" It's like he tries to talk people out of bikes.

He sells Giant. I was going to get a Cypress LX or DX. But, he didn't have the higher model anymore, couldn't say if he was going to order any in and the other he didn't know if he had much to offer as far as color. He just doesn't seem to care if he sells stuff or not. I find the man intimidating. Though, he fixes my bike and doesn't seem to charge outrageous prices, so I'm glad that he's in town. I pick up things from him every so often... if not my bike.

If you're thinking of shopping for a road bike, I'd say you're ready. Don't let a less than enthusiastic individual in your LBS discourage you. Based on his attitude and his seeming lack of interest in getting the bikes that interest you - it sounds like you should expand your shopping to other bike shops.

Don't let anyone discourage you - but buy a bike in your own time. Make sure to go for some test rides, and I'd recommend doing a bike fitting too. Have fun dreaming and shopping!

--- Denise

Thanks. I kinda thought that I'd use the winter to try some roadbikes on the trainer in shop for a bit... Maybe be able to test them on nice days. Then in the spring see if I hit my hybrid hard again, and depending on how nice Uncle Sam was to me and how my financial situation is otherwise... get a roadbike. OR wait until the end of next season and try to pounce on something at a reduced price. But that's tricky to get the right size frame sometimes.

I got a hybrid bike and then got a road bike about 6 months later.
I didn't realize that I would get so into it and want to go longer distances.
I don't regret getting the hybrid -I can lend it to my non- bike owning friends for a ride and I can take it on vacations ect... for rides with the kids. :)

If you want it and can afford it you're ready :)