Originally Posted by
15minprior
Are there any hills to climb during the commute? If so, are you a masher? Do you know how awkward it is climb hills off saddle with flat bars?
Is it really that awkward climbing hills on a hybrid bike? I mean a hybrid bike with flat bars and bar ends seem like an easier way to climb. The wider bars open up your chest area more so you can breathe better and the bar ends allow you to pull up on the bar as you pedal. The main benefit road bikes have for climbing is that they are generally a lot lighter than a hybrid bike.