Quote Originally Posted by sarahspins View Post
Mostly is the extra hand positions with drop bars... being more aerodynamic and faster would be nice too, but it's not the big thing for me right now... I don't think I ride fast enough (yet) for any of that to matter a whole lot.. but I'll get there
I just went from a nice hybrid to a really nice road bike for some of the same reasons you mention. I am not skinny but getting in much better shape these days. I am going quite a bit faster just moving from one bike to the other. I love my new bike. I found a lbs that does their layaway a little strange.....25% down and three more monthly payments and you walk out the door ....for just the 25%. ride and play or something like that they call it.

I looked for used but got a nice 08 for a really good price and it was brand new.

Tina