Originally Posted by roccobike
My progression was similiar to Stapfam, but not with the rigor that he attacks the mountains.
I started with an old MTB, upgraded it, then purchased a new MTB, followed by a roadie, followed by a really nice, dually MTB.
Will I follow-up with a new roadie? Dunno, I'm looking at a Giant OCR3 C now but I'm undecided.
I was not convinced that a Road bike was for me so just got a cheap one. It was fine until I realised that the quality of something on the bike was holding me back. It was the wheels and once I got a respectable set, Road biking became good.
Now as to which form Of biking I prefer- I cannot currently say. Road biking is OK- or better than OK but Offroading is Fantastic. Problem is that my body will shortly be crying enough of doing those offroad Enduros that I still enjoy so much. In the meantime- I will be offroading tilll I no longer can- and doing the road biking to have a sense of achievement------ EASIER.