When I got my hybrid back in Sept, it was with a clear goal: I wanted something for fitness, but also something I could attach a toddler seat to. At the time, a jack of all trades type of bike was important to me, and it still is. That said, as my fitness improved I definitely wanted something to get bit faster and more aerodynamic, and was lucky enough to get a used road bike from a coworker, but only because I felt it was a natural progression for my riding style. No matter how serious I may eventually get with a road bike, I can't begrudge anyone who wants to just get on a bike and get fit