Originally Posted by
jbchybridrider
Not comparing myself to other riders but owning a variety of bikes and swapping between them I find for average speed my hybrid by an unnoticeable amount is on par with my 6.8kg Pinarello. However if riding at high speed though sweeping corners such as country roads I would rather be on my roadbike because of the handling.
The hybrid with flat bars has better control for dodging cars, people and heavy bumps along city bike paths. As for comparing myself to other riders well there's always someone else faster no matter how hard I try but really enjoy humiliating alot of roadbike riders that think there the racer type while I'm on my hybrid.
I didnt want to take this path, but for what its worth, I overtake lots of hybrid riders on my 10 sp. 1973 roadbike. It says nothing about my bike, and it says nothing about their bikes. Its a no-go topic to me.
But if I went for a 100 km run, I would like to benefit from the advantages of a drop bar, especially out on the plains. I cant see how a more upright position could enhance my pace or stamina. I really cant. And I´ve done 300 km sportives on my hybrid with straight bar.