I somewhat regret getting a road bike. I started out on a hybrid, and traded up a few weeks later (thanks, Performance!) to a comfort road bike. The main problem that appeared once I switched was hand pain! I have carpal tunnel already, so that added pressure on my hands was bad news. I believe I also gave myself tennis elbow on the left during my first ride on the road bike - putting my front weight on my left hand while i grabbed the camel back straw... I added two handle-bar extenders so now it "looks" like a hybrid with its upright seating, but has thinner wheels (still not super thin or slick, though, as it's a "comfort" road bike), is lighter, and has WAY better gearing.