Originally Posted by
Lexi01
I'm about to do the same - pick it up today actually.
I've had a my new Hybrid for about 6 months and have been doing 99% road kms...so I've decided to buy a road bike as well and save the hybrid for shorter river and trail rides.
I've ordered a 63cm SuperSix 5.
It was good to read the OP saying the difference is noticeable. I've had a nagging fear in the back of my mind that I'm about to spend a lot of cash for not a lot of benefit. I've been doing 50-75km rides most weekends for a few months and my back tends to get a bit stiff and i stop for a little stretch near the end...I'm hoping the road bike will equal less effort and longer rides - after I get used to the position...although my position on the hybrid (due to my height) isn't exactly upright!
Really, the difference is neglible unless you are averaging 20mph or more already. Then the pure road racer would pay bigger dividends. Otherwise there is a large placebo effect methinks. If it is just hand position that is the problem there are other options. To me the drop bar thing about long range comfort is just a myth. They were designed for racing after all, not comfort. I've got both and prefer the flat bars. Everybody is different though. Best to borrow one and try it before you drop a lot of coin.