james1
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New to road riding/commuting and have just been riding my mountain bike (giant anthem 29) at the moment. The ride to work is a 30km return trip so nothing to long.
I am looking at getting a cheap flat bat road bike as I prefer the upright sitting position of a mountain bike over a road bike.
I've never really felt comfortable riding a road bike but then again I've only ridden up the road and back.
I also stumbled upon cyclecross bikes which seemed to be half way with a more upright position (?) and a bit more durable.
But my question is what would be best, a flat bar road bike, a cx bike or a normal road bike and for me to just get use to it?
Also is there that much of a difference between these bikes and my anthem with slicks on? (May be a silly question)
Any help is appreciated
Cheers
I am looking at getting a cheap flat bat road bike as I prefer the upright sitting position of a mountain bike over a road bike.
I've never really felt comfortable riding a road bike but then again I've only ridden up the road and back.
I also stumbled upon cyclecross bikes which seemed to be half way with a more upright position (?) and a bit more durable.
But my question is what would be best, a flat bar road bike, a cx bike or a normal road bike and for me to just get use to it?
Also is there that much of a difference between these bikes and my anthem with slicks on? (May be a silly question)
Any help is appreciated
Cheers