Originally Posted by
mtb_addict
Is the MS very difficult with a comfort bike, like the Giant Cypress or Trek Verve?
I had neck and wrist injuries, and trying to ride a racing road bike is reaggrevating these injuries.
Is riding a comfort bike 150 miles totally out of the question, so I don't waste time and money training with one? I'm totally new to road racing/long distance riding. But I commute on my comfort bike every day 15 miles (very flat terrain in SE Texas), and it feels like a piece of cake when not against strong head wind.
I'm sure it's doable. I did the ride to San Antonio on an old junky K-Mart mountain bike and my friend was on a BMX. Only you can answer to the physical hindrances and comfort level. I'd recommend starting to make your commute longer a couple days a week and see how it goes.
Would putting flat handlebars make your road bike better for your wrists?