In Memory of One Cool Cat
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Bikes: Lemond Victoire, Cannondale.Mountain Bike, two 1980s lugged steel Treks, ancient 1980-something Giant mountain bike converted into a slick tired commuter with mustache handlebars, 1960-something Raleigh Sports
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If you're averaging 17mph on a mountain bike, I think you should be giving me advice.
My short sermon will be: Take your time to sort out what you really want. Test rides can help. While various features mean different things to different people, a comfortable fit is the most important thing of all (you can always change out components). If I were in your shoes, I'd be thinking about a road bike. While MTBs and hybrids are great in their way, a roadbike will give you speed, fun, and a sporty sense you can't get with the others. Enjoy the process.