Originally Posted by KevRC4130
Hey all,
I am still getting a feel for the roadie scene, I don't have a bike yet. I am hoping to get one this weekend. Just to save myself pain after I actually get a bike, I want to know how strictly road a roadbike is. I mean, can you ride it down curbs? Up curbs (slowly)? Grass? Dirt paths? Potholes? Don't worry, I don't want a mountain bike! I just need to know before I end up with a dented/bent rim...
Thanks
I ride down curbs (slowly). Grass is no problem, and I've even taken my road bike on a rail trail. I have fairly wide tires however - 700x28.
Mine is similar to this, but a couple of years older:
http://www.bikespecialties.com/marinoni/ciclo.html