stapfam

I have only done the occasional ride on a borrowed road bike in the last 15 years- I ride mountain bikes.
I had a long think about a road bike (Not really - Bike Lust tookover) and just got one. I attach a picture of my mountain bike and of the road bike and you can see that in a way- they are similar bikes. Very Small frames and the bars a bit closer than most riders would have them. In fact the road bike was too short and I have had to put on a longer stem(From the original) and this has raised the bar just a bit.
First rides on the Road bike with the Original stem meant that I was just a bit cramped and back ache did set in.I thought I had got too small a frame until I put the longer stem on. The rest of the bike fitted but that 50mm longer stem has given me a really comfortable position.
Still have a few Changes to make but yesterday did 65 miles and it fits, goes like ar ocket compared to the mountain bike and does not feel uncomfortable- Even a day after the ride. Mind you- Those high pressure tyres don't like bumpy roads that I don't feel on the Bianchi