But, maybe, just maybe, there is a road bike out there with a geometry perfectly suited for me that would allow me to ride in the drops for that 10% when they come in handy. But how many miles will I need to test ride it until I'll know for sure?
Last year when I was testing bikes my LBS let me have them for a few days so I could get a good feel for the bike. I was able to put around 60 miles on each and this really helped me to make my choice between the two bikes. I think you need at least a couple rides in the 20 mile range to see how the bike feels.
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