Transitioning from a hybrid to a road bike - what to expect?

[Catrin]

I went from a Cannondale hybrid to a road bike last summer. The biggest thing was just getting used to how light it was, especially at high speeds. My road bike is 10+ lbs lighter than the heavy hybrid, and at first it felt like I might blow off the road!

The speed didn't take much getting used to; that was the best part about the switch. I still ride my hybrid when I take the kids in the Burley, and whenever I start riding it, I can feel the heaviness and slowness of the hybrid.

Thanks for the comment about how different the weight felt on the road! My Gunnar will be about 15 pounds lighter than my LHT, though both are steel My tires will be of similar width though, at least at first, so that should help provide me a feeling of stability.