BigMeatball
Senior Member
So, less than 1 year ago I started cycling as part of my triathlon training. As a newbie and 100+kg rider, I was advised by pretty much everyone to opt for a gravel bike for all the obvious reasons (frame and wheels more sturdy, thick tires you can run at lower psi for a more comfortable ride, and so on). I bought a gravel bike and love it; have done almost 2000km on it already and despite being entry-level, I don't see myself selling it ever...call it sentimental value.
Despite saying I was a one bike type of person, I might be soon in a position where I have the space to put another bike and I'm considering buying a dedicated road bike. Something light, carbon frame, with aero frame and aero wheels, skinnier tires...a nice speed machine. Something I can slap a nice pair on tribars on and do my first few races.
My question is: what can I expect when I transition from a heavy 11kg gravel bike with 38mm tires to a lightweight carbon aero road bike with skinny tires?
What difference will I notice? What's the biggest changes I can expect?
Experience from anyone who'd done the same are much appreciated
Despite saying I was a one bike type of person, I might be soon in a position where I have the space to put another bike and I'm considering buying a dedicated road bike. Something light, carbon frame, with aero frame and aero wheels, skinnier tires...a nice speed machine. Something I can slap a nice pair on tribars on and do my first few races.
My question is: what can I expect when I transition from a heavy 11kg gravel bike with 38mm tires to a lightweight carbon aero road bike with skinny tires?
What difference will I notice? What's the biggest changes I can expect?
Experience from anyone who'd done the same are much appreciated