Originally Posted by
Garfield Cat
Depends on where you are at in your riding. Some beginners start with hybrid and then get in aerobic shape soon to discover that their conditioning now takes center stage. The rides get longer and fitness becomes better and an overall well being both on and off the bike.
That hybrid may soon become a transition towards a road bike. If so, the baggy bike shorts with pockets won't cut it.
Speak for yourself. I rode 138 miles this weekend on a road bike wearing cargo shorts.