I am shopping for a new bike. Currently leaning toward an endurance bike like Specialized Roubaix, Trek Domane and Cannondale Synapse.
I am riding a hybrid. It is comfortable on 40 mile rides. I am gradually increasing my distances.
Went on my first ride with a slow D group. No problem keeping up with those guys. Ride leader said he thought I would have no problem with the C group. But I would struggle in the B group.
I do not think a new bike would make the difference between being a C group rider and a B group rider. But I suspect it would help a bit.
Maybe a nicer, better fitting bike would be more comfortable.
And I think I would enjoy riding a higher quality bike, crisper shifting, smoother ride and I admit cooler. Maybe only cooler in my head, but that is really the only place it matters.
And I want a new toy.
Help me out here. I am working on rationalizing a splurge.....
