Quote Originally Posted by kelownagirl
so... am I to understand from your comments that the pressure and discomfort felt from that particular seat is not necessarily just because of the change in body position from MTB to road bike?
Well... let's be honest: in ANY case you will need bike shorts. Good ones. (Although, living in Canada, you have a chance to get the MEC Rapide for cheap! And they're great!) And at first your behind will be a little sore, it takes a little time (but not a lot) to get used to it. But a good fit, a good saddle, and good shorts will take this issue away.

So from what you are saying, it sounds like a road bike might be a better match for me than a hybrid. Ultimately, I'd like to do some long, multi-day travelling trips. Probably travelling very light, staying in B&B's etc. Guess I'd need a third bike for that
Take the road bike now. I bought an hybrid first, a well-loved Trek7200fx, but rode only 500 km on it before I got the road bike, and could never go back. Oh it's a good bike, but riding it has nothing to do with zipping away on the road bike. For any kind of cycling trip that doesn't involve off-road riding, it's just wonderful. There are different types of frames that you have to choose from, from the more agressive to the very relaxed.

And knowing where you live (but not having had the chance to visit yet... but maybe in the fall!), I can tell you that you'll love riding around. Everyone I know tells me the Kelowna area is wonderful for road riding.

PS - dh was surprised to see how many road bikes we looked at had a triple hahahaha - I love knowing more about something than him once in awhile. TE has been just awesome for finding biking information - thanks ladies!!!
Do get a triple. I don't mind the extra grams when I'm on the flats, and when I'm climbing for any long distance, my knees thank me dearly for the small chainring. Living in BC, you'll have plenty of occasions to try it!