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Hybrid vs. Road bike
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 2004-08-08 9:13 PM |
Member  36  Orange County |  Subject: Hybrid vs. Road bikeOK. I've done my first 3 tri's this summer and love it. I am looking to improve and see substantial opportunity in my biking (and my swimming and my running  ). Outside of fitness and technique, equipment can have some impact. I have a Univega Via Montega hybrid with road gearing (7 years old, was a good bike then). I'm told that a road bike vs. my hybrid is like night vs. day, but I don't want to fall into the "the problem is the equipment trap" like is easy to do (witness my new driver and putter in my golf bag!). What do you think? My last 15 miler in a sprint tri I averaged 17.2 and felt good but placed 102 out of 162 cyclists. Can a bike make a difference? |
| 2004-08-09 2:56 AM in reply to: #45314 |
Veteran 230 Sydney | Subject: RE: Hybrid vs. Road bike Put Lance on a BMX and he would probably still beat most of us, but ive found it alot easier to maintain higher speeds for longer on a road bike. the whole tyre resistance thing, and position on the bike makes a big difference. once you go road, you wont go back. .::aidan::. |
| 2004-08-09 5:43 AM in reply to: #45314 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Hybrid vs. Road bike Here's my take on the difference a bike makes.: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp... Your hybrid is probably heavier, more compliant, less aerodynamic, and has greater rolling resistance than a road bike. Therefore, it's less efficient. Define what type of cycling you'll do most. If you're doing mostly triathlons, then get a tri bike, even a road bike will fall short of a bike designed and manufactured specifically for that purpose. Of course there's no substitute for training, for putting in the miles to get stronger. |
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