Originally Posted by
icyclist
There are essentially two types of road bikes. There are road bikes that offer a more aggressive fit and road bikes that offer slightly more upright positions, slightly longer wheel bases, etc., touted as more comfortable for century rides and rides over rougher pavement.
There is a third, or perhaps just a fractional third. That is the classic mid-to-high-performance steel bike that, if properly maintained or restored, is just drop-dead gorgeous. You can ride one of those forever and ever and love every minute of it, provided of course that it fits.