Road 'V' Hybrid performance/clique.

[NorrisCole]

The OP's not on a heavier hybrid, he's on a spesh sirrus, aka a flat bar road bike, not a heavier bike at all. OK its not perfect Aerodynamically but its a great entry to the club scene and speaking from experience you slow nobody down.

Seem to think I'm against him joining club? Not at all. Just think he'd be better off with road bike, but if that's not an option then go for it on the hybrid. My moneys on a road bike though.

 

[peelywally]

any cycle club worth its salt has an organiser as red lantern nobody gets left behind , i could be wrong but if you average 12/14 mph no matter what bike your on you would be ok op .

 

[HLaB]

Seem to think I'm against him joining club? Not at all. Just think he'd be better off with road bike, but if that's not an option then go for it on the hybrid. My moneys on a road bike though.

He would indeed be better off with a road bike but the bike he has got is no barrier to joining a club, its not really a hybrid like some folk think, a mtb with 700mm he's got, its a flat bar road bike. Having been there and done it, I'd still advise the OP to along and give it a go and if he likes it then investigate buying a road bike down the line. Waiting for that ideal road bike is futile.

 

[buggi]

The honest answer is unless you're superfit, I doubt you would be able to keep the pace.
If they're a nice club they will wait for you.
I should point out that because I don't know you or the club you plan on riding with I am just speculating, but there have been a few times where people have turned up on my clubs club run on hybrid/mtb and they haven't been able to hold the pace.
Maybe time to get a road bike?

not necessarily. most clubs have various groups in them to accommodate riders of different abilities. for instance, Solihull have a A & B group which is fast, then a C group which is an average of 14mph i believe, and you would certainly be able to keep pace with that on your sirrus. Solihull also have a D group which is 10-12mph for just the liesurely rides. i've been on that one and it was pretty gentle.

in fact, i heard that Solihull have (or are considering) splitting the C group into a fast C and a slow C to accommodate numbers as it is so popular and the numbers are meaning too many out in the group making it a bit dangerous.

i think you should definitely go with your sirrus. it's basically a road bike with flat handlebars. no reason at all why you shouldn't fit into one of the groups.

 

[monnet]

Go on the Sirrus! If it's a good club there will be no problem.

All my life I've been a dedicated roadie but I see people come to our clubruns on all kinds of bikes. They're always welcomed and accommodated. In truth, very few have to be waited for (and as has been noted there's always a lanterne rouge encouraging back markers). TO me, if you're prepared to try a club that's brilliant - it's another cyclist on our roads.

Ride with the club, I'm almost certain you'll start to pine for a 'road' bike pretty soon after joining but isn't that half of cycling anyway? n+1 and a bit of peer pressure?

If it's a good club you'll have revolutionised your weekends for life!

 

[Shrim]

Thanks monnet and all,

I think the general census of opinion is that there are no real barriers to cycling or none that cannot be overcome which is why I love it.

Off to buy some mudguards later in preparation. Don't want to soak everyone on my first ride. Can anybody recommend any for a Sirrus which are very quick to fit/remove, don't bounce about much and are reasonably priced?