Originally Posted by
indyfabz
+1. Would never buy a flat bar road bike. Only ones with drop bars.
I assume the OP wasn't familiar with terms so I tried to suggest avoiding road bikes in general. I suspect you're not saying you learned how to ride on road bike. If you did, you're the only one I know of. Very few people learn how to ride on road bikes for a variety of reasons. I believe that's especially true for someone who's uncomfortable with riding.