Originally Posted by Moyene Corniche

We may also be discussing two separate bike geometries here. A great Crit bike is not necessarily a great Road Racing bike. The former demands a very responsive almost twitchy handling characteristics as Crits demand constant quick adjustments of both line and speed. Not so much on the road bike which is much more about smooth transitions in speed, line and effort over a 2.5 to 4hr race. Crits being 75min. and all about drastic sudden changes.