Originally Posted by
Jaeger99
In fact, about the only negative that I can see in joining both the virtual and real road bike community is the obnoxious condescending arrogance of some of its members. Interesting, though, that this phenomeon does not appear to exist withing the hybrid biking community.
I've noticed this as well but the topic is best left alone.. I will say that the Hybrid / Flat bar group and the Mountain Bike crowd are far more pleasurable to be around..
Oh add in a large majority of the 50+ group to the laid back crowd as well..
But I digress.. Until the OP comes back and is a wee bit more specific on a few things I think bike recommendations are going to run wild..
It's been said many times but the best option for the OP is to ride a flat bar and ride a drop bar then decide. Even this is difficult unless the LBS will allow her to go on an extended test ride. She may think the flat bar is fine then on her 1st long distance ride discover it's not for her. OR she may think the drop bar is fine for her then on the 1st long distance ride find out a drop bar is not for her..