I'll vote "road bike" too![]()
A word (ok a lot of words) about bike fit:
Remember that with a road bike top-tube length is more important than standover height.
Your proportions (leg length to torso length) is more an idicator of the need to look at WSDs than is your overall height.
Your personal preferences, fitness level and riding style will also determine size. "Racers" tend to like to be more stretched out over the top tube than "touring riders".
WSD products (e.g. saddles, bars) can be added to "regular" bikes to make a bike more comfortable. Don't nix a bike that fits well otherwise because the bars are too wide for example. A good bike shop will exchange parts to insure proper fit (there might be an "upgrade fee" if the new parts are more $$$--unfortunately they usually are).
Have fun shopping!!!



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