Hybrid vs. Road ??

[Miranda]

More bikes, more better!

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Yea... what Knott said! lol...

If you can afford to keep it in the stable, do it.

I tried some hybrids, it just felt wrong without drop bars. I tried a Trek fx flat bar... same thing. And I'm very sad to say this... but after getting my cyclecross bike this year, I am not sure I really care for my moutain bike anymore either.

I love my carbon roadie. And I love my cross bike. Yes, a lot is about the rider... but lighter does generally make things faster / perform better. Just think of it in terms of your body. I used to be a much heavier person. My heart, joints, etc. all had to work harder with that extra weight. Post weight lose, everything is easier / better.

Good luck with your shopping!

[Susie Derkins]

If you already had a hybrid and were asking whether you could meet your goals on it (i.e. finish a tri, etc.), the answer would be sure. But if you've already decided you're in the market for a new bike, I'd go road bike, hands down. I'm not sure what you'd hope to accomplish with a different hybrid.

I went from hybrid to road bike this spring (also for tri's) and I can't say enough about how much more fun the road bike is. I enjoy riding so much more. I haven't sold the hybrid yet, but I haven't ridden it either

[ZenBiker]

Except for the tri goal, I was in your position about a year and a half ago. I had a hybrid I liked, used it to commute to work and run errands, but was thinkng about doing some longer rides purely for fun. I bought a road bike and love it. It is faster, I'd say by 2-3 mph for the same effort on the same roads vs my hybrid. Being able to change hand positions on a long ride is great. And it's just plain fun to ride. I still love my hybrid too, and need it for days I have to haul stuff (like groceries). I also prefer it for commuting on the rare rainy day here. So I agree - more bikes, more better!

[Brina]

you will learn that the answer at TE is always 'both'.

I have a hybrid that I like for riding with my kids, going to the farmers market, running around town, etc. For workout rides and tris I like my road bike.