Originally Posted by
MRT2
True.
For a beginning 290 lb clyde, the high spoke count wheels, wider tires and mountain gearing of a hybrid are good things. That said, if he has his heart set on a road bike, he can get a road bike set up with all those things, and still get the versatility of drop bars.
Absolutely. I don't weigh much less than OP myself and love the Roadie. I kind of wish I hadn't given the Hybrid away, tho. There are days when it would still come in handy.
