Originally Posted by
youngbeginner
Thanks a lot, very descriptive. Would you recommend I use my redline (hybrid) or giant (road)? Or does it depend on temp?
My rule of thumb is if the roads are clear, road bike. If the roads are wet, salt-covered or dirty, cyclecross bike. Road bike requires more attention and more frequesnt cleaning, so I try to avoid getting it dirty. Cross bike is much more foregiving if I don't wipe it down after a ride.