I'm itching for someone to lend me a road bike just so i can have a go at my normal routes and compare times and the feel on the roads. I reckon i've built up enough fitness now after 5 weeks of my new hobby (obsession.) Have mentioned a couple of times to the wife that i'd like a road bike, but got 'the look.' So best make do with my MTB for now.......at least it's getting me fit.