Did you change from Hybrid to Drop Bar Bike

[bozmandb9]

I bought my road bike a couple of months ago, having had a hybrid sitting in my garage for years, which I used very rarely, now I have the road bike I use it almost daily when work permits.

Was talking to a 'coach' in my LBS today. He's doing a bike fit for me next week. He talked a lot of sense about bike choice.

Anyway. I mentioned that it seems a bit silly to be obsessing over equipment when I'm only really riding to improve fitness, and enjoy a little 'cross training' (my main sport is athletics). So what does it matter if equipment makes me faster?

But he said, and I must say I quite agree, it comes down to whether it makes you enjoy riding more. So whether this means buying a Triban 3, and loving it, or a top of the range carbon bike, the main thing is if you love it, and it makes you want to get out and ride, that's what matters.

What other people think of it, technical specs, weight etc, are all pretty much irrelevant if you're cycling for fun, but that shouldn't stop us obsessing over our kit, since it's part of the fun of our hobby. Or for those who prefer to do it on the cheap, and get pleasure from not spending silly money, fantastic for you too.

Bottom line is, so long as we get out there and enjoy our bikes, it's all good.

 

[cosmicbike]

Most of my recent (past 2 years) has been on a Trek hybrid, great for cycling with the family, workmates and getting myself back into some form of shape. This Summer saw my first road bike purchase and first impression, how much easier it was to go further/faster. Preference now when going out on my own is always the road bike, but happy on the hybrid dependant on the route.

 

[StuUngar]

I got into "proper cycling" by buying a hybrid - after having my shi77y MTB with slick tyres nicked - good luck with getting more than £60 for that you scumbag thief but thanks too - if you hadn't of been such a scumbag that deserves to get run over, I'd have never got into cycling!

Looked into it and realised hybrid was best for the riding I do, 99% on road - definitely no "mountains" and bought a cheap 2nd hand Scott Sportster. Having 700 wheels was a revelation and I haven't looked back.

Now have a hybrid - that I can't see me ever getting rid of, my first road bike that has been relegated to a winter trainer & a full carbon best bike. Just need a MTB now!

I wouldn't recommend turning a hybrid or flat bar into a "drop" bar bike though - unless it is a road flat bar. It's too costly and hybrids in particular have very different geometry.

 

[CRVFR]

I haven't changed yet, but it's definitely on the cards
I bought a Trek Hybrid (7.3FX) just over a month ago to get back into biking. I'm already enjoying it so much that I want to change to a road bike. A very long time ago I had a Bianchi, and last week made the mistake of looking at a new Bianchi C2C Via Nirone in Celeste. How long can I resist?

 

[StuUngar]

I haven't changed yet, but it's definitely on the cards
I bought a Trek Hybrid (7.3FX) just over a month ago to get back into biking. I'm already enjoying it so much that I want to change to a road bike. A very long time ago I had a Bianchi, and last week made the mistake of looking at a new Bianchi C2C Via Nirone in Celeste. How long can I resist?

Dunno if it's this one http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/73-fx-2013-hybrid-bike-ec040356#features but they have put some real crap on that. My advice is that if you want to go road don't hold back and just go for it immediately.

Can get some really good deals on great bikes especially with C2W but I'd hold off until late next month or early December when the real reductions will be in play. From what I have seen you can basically get a £1000 bike purchased interest free and in installments for around £600 + final sale fee.

Like a car you basically lose 20% as soon as you buy a new bike however if you get a coveted make it will hold it's value.

Planet X do, on paper, very good specced bikes.

If that is the Trek you have then it should not be £400 new & you are looking at £350 if you are lucky and "as new". Personally I wouldn't pay over £300 for that.

HTH - and hope you got it cheap!

 

[CRVFR]

Hi StuUngar
Yes, that's the bike I got, but it was a very good deal from my lbs, significantly less than the £475 sale price at Evans. I'm hoping I won't lose too much if I sell it prior to getting a 'decent' road bike. Can't really justify buying the road bike before selling the Trek as I've also recently bought a Marin MTB!

 

[crazyjoe101]

I thought I'd post here rather than making a new thread.
I'm in the middle of purchasing a Trek 1500 2005 from @Sappho96 and provided it fits properly and all, I'm looking forward to having a drop bar road bike. Despite the issue of bad fit, I'm quite happy to really give it some juice on my Dad's flat bar road bike going downhill, and although I liked the 'feel' of a drop bar bike when @deptfordmarmoset let me borrow his, I just wasn't as confident. I assume this is just a matter of getting used to the new position? And is it as easy to slam the anchors on with practice?

 

[Archie_tect]

When I voted on this thread I had just bought a Giant hybrid and my old Dawes 'racer' was in bits in the garage... now I have a Specialized Secteur Comp and the Dawes is back working properly for day to day and my hybrid has ben adapted for MrsA_T to use with a shorter stem and a new saddle.

 

[Sappho96]

tbh joe i am not as confident descending on a road bike - ask doodah about my puny-ness on the 'cote de celles'! try feathering the brakes all the way down, not just slamming them on! but it does also come with practice. btw hope the bike fits

 

[DooDah]

tbh joe i am not as confident descending on a road bike - ask doodah about my puny-ness on the 'cote de celles'! try feathering the brakes all the way down, not just slamming them on! but it does also come with practice. btw hope the bike fits

"Feathering", I thought I say smoke coming from those brake pads

 

[Sappho96]

"Feathering", I thought I say smoke coming from those brake pads

Should see me on mucklow's hill - enough smoke to send signals home, "help it's steep and i'm a weeny!"

 

[crazyjoe101]

Yeah and by the looks of the brake pads (remember I had the whole lot apart) it seems you prefer the back brake. A lot :P. Assuming the pads are the same age that is.

 

[Sappho96]

never even knew i should use the front one more!

 

[crazyjoe101]

never even knew i should use the front one more!

Yeah, the back one's worn through and the front one could be out the packet .

 

[Steve T]

Been cycling semi-seriously for several years, was about to sell my road bike when out of the blue I had an email from an old mate regarding a long ride for our 50th's next year. Since then been flat out on the road bike and have bought a Specilized secteur which a great bike to ride. Silly thing is the guy who suggested the road bike ride next year hasn't even got delivery of his Giant Defy!