Originally Posted by
AdelaaR
Why do people want racebikes?
1) they think it makes them faster
2) they want what the pros have
3) they want to brag about how expensive it is
4) They find the handling and comfort the best for the kind of riding they do.
A "sporty hybrid" is very different from a road bicycle (or "racebike", if you like), and not just in terms of top sustainable speed. Body position is different, handling is different, overall feel of the bike is different. One doesn't have to ride at a predetermined speed to feel this difference and to have a preference for one over the other.