As I turned 50 (last year) I wanted a road bike for the speed and light weight but wasn't thrilled about their agressive riding position or comfort. Started looking at flat bars, 29's, et al and eventually/reciently (through some good advice here) ended up with a cyclocross with 30c tires. A little like kissing your sister to the road bike crowd but it is working perfecly for me. Specificly, I like the multiple hand & body position capability, low weight, wheel size and ride quality of the cyclo. Kind of like a hybrid road bike vs a hybrid MTB. I'll likely get around to putting some 28C road tires on in in the spring but to be honest, don't see any pressing need. My son now has a road bike and we can keep pase with each other nicely "as is". Besides, She'll already go allot faster than a guy with my reaction times should probobly be doing anyway
