Originally Posted by
roadiejorge
I agree and the fact that most people who start cycling prefer to do so on something more comfort oriented than road bikes so by the time they've sorted out the kind of riding they want to do they want to do, they're more inclined to spend more money on something better.
I think so, too. I don't have any problem with people buying a hybrid as they get back into riding, because they'll inevitably figure out where they like to ride the most often. Plus, if they ride to get places instead of driving, they can save enough cash to buy that second (or third) bike that they really want.