Quote Originally Posted by thekarens View Post
Obviously it's easier to go long distances on a road bike than hybrid. However, having said that, I know and know of several people who have done centuries and endurance rides on a mountain bike. It's about fitness.
^ that. It's also about the tires, fit of the bike. Lots of folks do endurance rides on a mountain bike with slicks. If you have FS is there a locking option on the fork? I'd continue to ride your ride then later on when you get a road bike this becomes the back up or winter bike.