Originally Posted by
mcgeggy
Thanks, there are quite a few bike shops around, lol. As far as switching to a road bike, I just figured it would be better suited to pretty much 100% of the road cycling I’d be doing. Plus if I want to join up with a local cycling club, they all ride road bikes too. And I just want to see the difference and if hilly sections would be easier, and if a properly fitted bike would be more comfortable. But yeah, can’t really get to that next level without a bit of a minor financial investment I gues...
If you want to go faster and ride more, you are on the right track. And while the gains will be small initially, if you want to join a road club, sooner or later you will wind up going with a road bike.
That said, climbing hills is one area where things don't get easier by switching to a road bike. Initially, it might even seem harder. Don't get me wrong. A lighter bike will feel more responsive and be more aerodynamic and hence, faster for the same perceived effort. The thing is, aerodynamics are not as much of a factor going uphill. And, road bikes are geared higher so your perceived effort might actually be higher than it would be on a hybrid with a triple chainring.