Originally Posted by
Garfield Cat
I just posed the question to my bike fitter who is not associated with any bike shop. I gave her the context, about the rider. Then I asked her if a road bike frameset can be adjusted (fitted) to accommodate a rider who may be "in transition". The key issue is whether hybrids that resemble a road frameset should just be skipped.
Other thing, this particular rider may not have ever had a good fitting. A good fitting and a real nice frame set, and that would make a big difference.
Totally agreed about a good fitting and a good frame set.
I don't necessarily know whether or not the OP's wife should be in transition or not. You make it sound as though every rider will eventually want a drop-handlebar road bike and riding a hybrid is just a step towards it. It may be true for a lot of people. I'm just not sure if she fits that description.