I have always been able to ride no handed with my hybrid forever...just crusing along, steering and the whole bit. Then....I got a "speedy-big-girl-bike" and the first time out over in the park district parking lot i had to talk my new road bike into taking me for a ride with no hands. WOW, what a difference those little skinnies make! Not a whole lot to balance on! And so, i continue to look like a nut case talking to my bike trying to go more then 10 feet!