Adam Maas wrote: > frank theriault wrote: > > >> On 5/2/07, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >> >>> A hybrid / fitness bike might be better for your needs. I don't know >>> that a road bike would be very happy pulling a trailer, but a hybrid >>> is a pretty good all-rounder. >>> >>> An effective daily workout on a bike is going to involve quite a lot >>> of miles - about 15-20 per workout, I should think. You'll need a >>> track or a country road with no traffic lights. >>> >>> >>> >> You're right, Bob. >> >> The problem is that cycling is so very efficient. One must go about 4 >> to 5 times the distance of running to get an equivalent workout, so if >> one does 15 to 20 miles, that would be like, >> >> er... >> >> uh... >> >> Well, you can do the math... >> >> ;-) >> >> Hard to say if a roadbike or a hybrid would be better. My personal >> preference would be a road bike; the uncomfortable position is much >> more efficient, so one can ride farther and harder with less effort. >> One soon gets used to the "uncomfortable" position and skinny hard >> saddle. >> >> OTOH, if a trailer is being considered, a hybrid would be a much >> stronger platform from which to pull it, and the braking system might >> be stronger, too. >> >> cheers, >> frank >> >> >> >> > > Road bikes aren't that uncomfortable if you're using a more relaxed fit > (with the bars close to or at saddle height). And a touring frame should > haul just fine, while getting you many of the advantages of a road bike > over a hybrid (less weight, better position for long-distance riding). > Flat bars aren't so good for long rides as you only have one hand > position, instead of several choices with road bars (drops, bullhorns > and moustache bars all offer multiple hand positions, typically drops > are the stock option). > > -Adam > Who rides a touring-configured singlespeed road bike these days. > > > The hybrid/comfort bike certainly makes sense, but I'm planning on doing some light touring once the pounds are off. Nothing too long, maybe 2 or 3 days round trip. Trailering will strictly be a local endeavor; taking the kids to pre-school, grocery getting, etc. I have no plans to lug a trailer out of town.
The drop bars are a necessity. I can't see not being able to switch hand positions from time to time. Touring on a single-speed sounds nuts, though. ;-) -- Scott Loveless www.twosixteen.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
