Ghost Ryding 24/7
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Canada/604
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Bikes: Giant Defy with Dura Ace group, & Ksyrium SL's,Specialized Allez Shimano mixed/mashed,2011 Opus Sentiero,2008 Kona Jake the Snake,Custom built track/fixed,Stumpy Hartail,Kuwahara/ET bike.
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As others have said already, more time in the saddle will make you more comfortable.
I ride skinny 23mm on MUP a lot & it doesn't scare me. I just adjust my speed in advance. Since MUP's are usually packed with people this is expected.
If you're going to crash, you're going to crash doesn't matter what style bike you're on.
My uncle crashed bad on his hybrid this summer, just hit a patch of sand while in a turn on he road. His intentions were to get a road bike, but that scared him off a bit.
Same happen to me on my MTB in the winter.
(Thank god I love my drop bars too much to ever give them up)
Best piece of advice is be aware/be vigilant, when you fall get back in the saddle.