Originally Posted by
mikesixty4
Also why is a road bike better for exercise then any other bike?
Now this is probably just my lack of experience here but I would think that I will work equally hard on any bike. I understand I could go faster on a road bike but I am not sure speed is what I am going for. I have never been a big fan of road bike handlbars either.
I found a road bike better (and I started on a Hybrid) because:
1) I ride more on road then off. Roads are everywhere no excuses for not riding.
2) "Faster" means further. Longer rides are more fun.
3) Road handlebars have more hand positions hoods, ramps, corners, tops and drops. You do not
have to use the drops. Longer rides can really hurt with only one or two hand positions.
4) You really do not want to "work equally hard" on your bike. You want to love riding it. The exercise is just a wonderful side effect. Riding needs to become a life style change.