I'll jump in here, now. Nice to meet everyone. I've been lurking for a few weeks since I found this site and have enjoyed reading the posts. I've been mountain biking for several years, but only this year began commuting to work after I moved to a position closer to home. This has helped me overcome my absolute terror of riding on the roads. I still have some fear, but think it helps me to be safe with all the inattentive drivers. I have also had more trouble getting to the trails during the week, as the builders in Phoenix have fenced me out of my favorite local ride. During the past year or so, I've felt there is a little roadie in me trying to emerge. To test the waters, I rode a metric century on my mountain bike, and I really enjoyed it. So, I decided it's time to buy a road bike. I've been online doing some research (that's how I ended up here!). I expect to visit here regularly to keep learning more about road biking. However, I know I will always have this great passion for the dirt!
Jan