Bike Lifting Weight

[jjkkee]

I do not want the very narrow road tires because I am afraid of slipping on wet leaves and having to be so careful of curbs and RR tracks. I also don't want a road bike so light that it is hard to control. The bike does not need to be "extra sturdy" just stable for riding pavement and maybe on gravel. My rides to date are under 50 miles but I do plan on some longer rides this summer. Is there a road bike that is between 18-24 pounds?

Whoever pasted the picture of the step stool - thank you - so far it is best idea yet (and the least expensive). Thank you everybody for you patience.

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The question I'd have for the OP is why a hybrid - is it for the upright posture (if yes then a cyclocross bike is out), is it for the sturdiness - and if so why does the bike need to be extra sturdy. Is it just that wide tires make her feel more comfortable and stable? Is all of her riding on pavement or does the bike need to be able to handle gravel/dirt? More info would definitely help in making suggestions.

[SadieKate]

Whoever pasted the picture of the step stool - thank you - so far it is best idea yet (and the least expensive). . . .

You're welcome but please get the lingo right. It is a High Tech Bike and Ski Removal Device.

Even my (nearly 61 yr old) 6'2" shoulder-challenged hubby likes one.

[Eden]

I do not want the very narrow road tires because I am afraid of slipping on wet leaves and having to be so careful of curbs and RR tracks. I also don't want a road bike so light that it is hard to control. The bike does not need to be "extra sturdy" just stable for riding pavement and maybe on gravel. My rides to date are under 50 miles but I do plan on some longer rides this summer. Is there a road bike that is between 18-24 pounds?

Whoever pasted the picture of the step stool - thank you - so far it is best idea yet (and the least expensive). Thank you everybody for you patience.

A Cyclocross or touring bicycle may be just what you are looking for. Both are a bit heavier than your average performance road bike (though I must say 18 lbs isn't all that heavy - generally only expensive race bikes get into the range of 14-15 lbs) and both can accept wider tires. On the other hand they have road type geometry which, if you can adapt to drop handle bars, will make them more comfortable for longer rides. Cyclocross tires (which often can be mounted on touring bikes - I had some on my old Trek 420 for winter use) come in a wide array of treads, including some that are quite knobby. Touring bikes also tend to have longer wheel bases and some geometry changes as well, which make them feel less twitchy, more stable, especially under load. Both bikes tend to be supplied with sturdier wheels because they need to handle more weight and in the case of cyclocross, the possibility of riding over obstacles.

[TrekTheKaty]

How old is your hybrid? My two-year old hybrid is lighter than my 10-year old hybrid. You can change tires on any bike, so shop for a frame you like, then have them change to the tires you are comfortable with

[MommyBird]

Maybe you can think of it as an opportunity to diversify not replace.
Expand your riding options.

Or, you could get a receiver hitch rack put on your car so that you do not have to lift the heavy bike so high.

Cheaper than a new bike but more expensive than the "Hi-Tech Ski/Bike Removal System."