he might want a road bike because he has some distances to do, and he will be traveling on the ROAD, after all. I mean, not on city streets.
i'll be spending 90% of the time (if not more) on actual paved roads. i've looked at some road bikes but they seem to be considerably more than a hybrid... i'd sure like the additional posture options and hand positions but the hybrids tend to be more affordable.
Does it snow much in Maryland?
it varies from season to season but it's very rare that we have any LINGERING, SIGNIFICANT accumulation here on the eastern shore. even in the rare instance we get more than a couple of inches it's often gone fairly quickly (in terms of the time i'd HAVE to be out biking in it).
basically, a road bike would probably be ideal... but considering the budget it looks more like hybrids for me. suggestions/thoughts? and hey... if you can direct me to a road bike that's in the price range of a basic hybrid i'd DEFINITELY consider it.