Quoted message said:yo, im currently on a hybrid in the mtb riding position but know a racer with the drop handle bars
would suit my needs a lot better, however what i want to know is how much different is the riding
position, because i dont wanna spend 700 quid on a nice racer only to find out it causes a twinge
in my back and i gotta sell it on for much less, would it be worth spending 50 on a cheap racer
just ot try out for a while and if all is well then go for the expensive 1?
any adice is much appreciated
Well, I'd never rode drops until a couple of years ago. It took me an *age* to get "used to" them,
even though the bike was/is comfortable. Now I am "used to" them, I am fine when cycling with
drops. What I would say, as with any bike, it's vital you have a bike that fits you - so get
properly sized. Put it this way, the last time I rode my hybrid was *months* ago and I use my bikes
with drop handlebars on an almost daily basis. Hopefully that will speak volumes about which bike I
prefer to ride.
It's highly unlikely a fifty squid racer is going to do you any justice and in all likelihood, it'll
be a waste of 50 squid :-)
Get thee saved up of pennies, get thee to a proper bike shop (if in the vicinity of Norwich I highly
recommend 1. Specialized Cycles and 2. Pedal Revolution - in that order. Try out lots of bikes -
don't be rushed into buying the first you try. Get thee a properly spec'd properly fitted road bike
and you'll have many, many happy miles & years of cycling :-)
Cheers, helen s
p.s. The reason I recommend Specialized first is that my t'other half had a bike built for him by
Specialized and the build quality is *excellent*. The attention to detail is superb and
after-sales customer care cannot be faulted. Plus other stuff bought from said shop is
excellent.
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