Originally Posted by
hybridbike
However I want to do a century ride but it looks like I'd need a road bike.
Why? There's no law saying that you need a road bike to do a century. If you're comfortable on the bike, and have the endurance, that's all that matters.
Go over these old threads:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...n-Century-Ride
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ry-on-a-Hybrid