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

[Geonz]

I went from a bulky hybrid... to a fast hybrid. 7500FX. (Now a 7.5 Fx Trek.)

However, you *do* feel more of the bumps! I still go back to my even bulkier hybrid for multi-day rides.

And... if it doesn't feel good riding it, I would not buy it. IMO it's like shoes. If they don't fit now, at least for me... they don't break in, they just break skin. HOWEVER!! If shorts made that much difference... go with your gut -- but NOT with "Okay, I'm supposed to be on a road bike. It's what other people ride."

I LOVE passing roadies on my hybrid The tires are skinny, it's light, and if I hunker down it's almost aero. And since I ride Bulky Bikes usually, I take off on it

[linzq]

I went from a bulky hybrid... to a fast hybrid. 7500FX. (Now a 7.5 Fx Trek.)

However, you *do* feel more of the bumps! I still go back to my even bulkier hybrid for multi-day rides.

And... if it doesn't feel good riding it, I would not buy it. IMO it's like shoes. If they don't fit now, at least for me... they don't break in, they just break skin. HOWEVER!! If shorts made that much difference... go with your gut -- but NOT with "Okay, I'm supposed to be on a road bike. It's what other people ride."

I LOVE passing roadies on my hybrid The tires are skinny, it's light, and if I hunker down it's almost aero. And since I ride Bulky Bikes usually, I take off on it

I absolutely agree. I think you just know when a bike is right for you - that's how I felt when I got mine, and what you should be looking for.

Do you have the option to test ride a few different bikes?

[Phaedra]

Thanks for the tips. I've decided not to rush and to keep test riding at least 5-8 more bikes, so I feel confidant in my choice - to sort of figure out what is a natural difference versus what is not the right fit.

Thanks for all the feedback. It's nice to hear from others who have made this transition.