Originally Posted by fromquebec

Hi Guys



I can sustain 20 miles per hour (or 32 km/hr) on a 40 pound mountain bike for 45 min to 1 hour on a flat terrain -(This for me is a short distance ride) --- is this reasonable speed??

15 miles /hr for long distances biking - about 2 and half hours on same mountain bike

We get to bike long distances only 6 months a year in Quebec - out of which only 3 months can be called as genuine biking months ----need to make the most of the time we have -- so I am asking if

switching to hybrid or road bike will result in more speed and a more fit body?

which one would be better Hybrid or Road? if i do the switch.