Originally Posted by
finch204
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.
i think really the only major difference is body preference and how your positioned. if climbing upright on a hybrid bugs you and the lower body position of a road bike fits you then i can see it. but i wouldnt be planning on going for a bike ride thats 10 miles up hill both ways. i prefer my hybrid with bar ends over my road bike just in general.