Originally Posted by Sabby

I'm so glad you're here! So, the last time I rode a road bike was around 1996. I had red and yellow Fuji 10-speed. I don't remember what model. I used it to commute to and from class in college until it got stolen.

Since 2008 I've commuted on a mtb actual mtbing and some group road rides. Since the group rides are for all comers I generally don't have a problem keeping up. I ain't a lightweight woman (140lbs of solid muscle YAAARRGHH!...ahem, maybe not quite) but I'm pretty fit.

The bar has a very slight rise, but that's what came with it. I've ridden flat before and never noticed it was better or worse.

My handlebar is probably a little lower than my saddle, or close to even. I based the saddle height on being able to have only the slightest bend in my knee and the bottom of the pedal cycle. I can tell you I am always hefting my bottom back on the back of my saddle. I feel like the mtb is too short between saddle and bar.

Note, I was not at all fitted for my mtb. I just got one that wasn't too big. I think it might be a bit small.

If by aggressive you mean I like to put it out there and power up hills and get myself going, then yes. The only time I tool around is when I am with my son, who is 12.

But, I am not a competitor. I don't like to actually compete. I just like to put out effort, feel my heart and muscles work hard.



Based on my experimentation I feel like I like to be stretched out a bit. It was a bit unnerving to be in a road bike position at first but I got used to it.

Flexibility: I tend to have tight hammies from running but when I cycle more it helps counter that. My flexibility changes easily.




I would imagine I would be in the middle. I don't like being very upright.



OK, I'll check those out. But thanks! I was thinking size up, too.