Originally Posted by
XXLHardrock
If a recreational rider with a goal of fittness spends most of his time around the 75 gear inch on an mtb with sorta smooth tires riden on the road,would he benefit by switching to a road bike?
Yes.
- 3 to 5 different hand positions on the bars, tops, hoods, stretch in the drops or back of the drops, and aero bars.
- STI's being so convenient you get to be obsessive about shifting
- you can join the 41 Fashion Club with a whole new Roadie Wardrobe. Visor-less helmet included.
- n+1 by default
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