I've just got my first road bike and used it to commute to work for a couple of days and immediately noticed the difference in ease of motion compared to my Trek hybrid. I only used the new bike because the Trek was in getting a new hub but it started me thinking about the benefits of using a heavy bike for commuting as a training technique for weekend rides. Does anyone else do this?
I know Magnatom is looking for a drop bar winter bike because (I gather) he can't stand riding his old hybrid and part of me thinks this is a great idea, however part of me knows that the reason my fitness has improved is because I ride a heavy-heavy monster show of a bike to work and back every day so maybe an easy-pedaller isn't the right way to go - sorry Mags, you need to get on that heavy b*****d and build up them thighs!
I know Magnatom is looking for a drop bar winter bike because (I gather) he can't stand riding his old hybrid and part of me thinks this is a great idea, however part of me knows that the reason my fitness has improved is because I ride a heavy-heavy monster show of a bike to work and back every day so maybe an easy-pedaller isn't the right way to go - sorry Mags, you need to get on that heavy b*****d and build up them thighs!