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 2010-09-24 7:46 PM |
Elite  2640     Ontario, Canada |  Subject: Switching from mountain bike to road bike...I see some pretty painful failures in my future before I reap the benefits of switching from the beast to a more aerodynamic ride. I came into contact with a road bike for the first time today and intended to take it for a test ride. After staring it down and then straddling the bar and reaching to take hold of the handle bars I was overcome with a sick feeling. I am use to having my handle bars above the seat. Having my upper body so low in relation to my butt on a bicycle really freaks me out. I ended up not taking a test drive... yet. I'm working on building up the nerve to potentially spill in a retail store. Did anyone else have this experience? I didn't anticipate it at all! If you had this problem, how long did it take you to get used to it? |
| 2010-09-24 8:24 PM in reply to: #3116909 |
Elite 4048 Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Switching from mountain bike to road bike... mbasta - 2010-09-24 5:46 PM I see some pretty painful failures in my future before I reap the benefits of switching from the beast to a more aerodynamic ride. I came into contact with a road bike for the first time today and intended to take it for a test ride. After staring it down and then straddling the bar and reaching to take hold of the handle bars I was overcome with a sick feeling. I am use to having my handle bars above the seat. Having my upper body so low in relation to my butt on a bicycle really freaks me out. I ended up not taking a test drive... yet. I'm working on building up the nerve to potentially spill in a retail store. Did anyone else have this experience? I didn't anticipate it at all! If you had this problem, how long did it take you to get used to it? I started on a road bike, so mine was the other way. I'm generally fearless (aka not too bright), so getting on a mtn bike wasn't all that bad. Just get on it, cruise around local back streets. Get used to it. It won't take that long. John |
| 2010-09-24 8:33 PM in reply to: #3116950 |
Master 5557 , California | Subject: RE: Switching from mountain bike to road bike... Maybe try a couple rides with it locked in on a trainer for bit until you get used to the position? Assuming the bike fits properly, of course. |
| 2010-09-24 9:24 PM in reply to: #3116909 |
Extreme Veteran 547 Canyon Hills (Lake Elsinore), CA | Subject: RE: Switching from mountain bike to road bike... I went from mountain bikes for 8 years directly to a tri bike. It took a few rides before I was comfortable at slower speeds or turning. At higher speed I was amazed at the stability. |
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