Originally Posted by
jbfatcats
I've been told (you guys can tell me if its right/wrong) that one difference going from the Sirrus to road bike would be that I could go faster/longer distance with the same effort?
Eh..... Not really. You might shave a few minutes off of an hour ride, but that's about it. That's a big difference for somebody that races or does group rides. It's the difference between keeping up with the pack or getting dropped. For average people, not much of a difference.
The big difference, for me at least, is in the comfort. No more numb hands on long trips. Riding into a headwind is easier with the drops. The more forward position makes my butt hurt less on long rides. Stuff like that. The rides are just more enjoyable now.
In the case of the steel Vaya, there's a lot less road vibration transmitted to my body. After an hour ride, that vibration can be stressful and tiring. The Vaya can also handle gravel and dirt far better than the Sirrus.