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06-23-09, 03:28 PM

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Hi Amy and welcome to BF.

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Originally Posted by sydneylo

I like my bike, but I want a REAL road bike now. I was thinking maybe I could just splurge and change the handlebars and gears, but I'm just not sure.

Swapping out the handlebar and brake/shifters will be expensive. Just enjoy the flat bar road bike for commuting, slow recreational rides, and recovery rides.
Get a new road bike to do group rides with your sister and other roadies you'll meet.

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