Before it starts Snowing!

[KatzPajamas]

I have a hybrid that does not fit me very well. It seemed OK for a few miles, but would have neck pain for hours and days after just a short ride. It has big tires which makes it difficult to go very far. I am old and just wanted to have a bike that I could enjoy and go places. My Synapse was $1200, it is considered and entry level road bike. It has skinny tires and is very light. I can fly like the wind and longer distances with very little effort. I struggle to do more than 25 miles and cruise at average of 14mph, so ya gotta know I'm not a racer. But the bike is such that it enables me to do what I want to do without completely incapacitating me for days. I have a 30 gears which makes it much easier to negotiate any hills that I may run into. Not sure what you mean by upper level riding, but I seriously doubt that i fall into that category. I happen to be 56 years old and hope to be able to enjoy this bike for years to come. I take good care of it and am definitely getting my money's worth so far. I, like youi just want the spirit of riding and exercise...one day at a time.