Originally Posted by
gforeman
I had a Mtn bike and Road bike. Sitting upright on the Mtn. bike was more of a pain on my back than being in the drops on the road bike. I finally sold the Mtn. bike and got a 2nd Road bike.
Right now, when my back is bothering me, I go ride and somehow it really helps.
This is an individual thing, from what I hear most people find MTB or Comfort bike more comfortable but that doesn't mean that some won't find road bikes more comfortable.
I currently ride mostly a MTB because it is more comfortable, but then I feel like I'm moving at a snails pace. lol.