I think i've made a mistake...

[AmiableChimp]

I have been increasing my mileage on my Ridgeback Velocity over the past couple of years and also used it to commute to work.

As I was getting into cycling and doing more miles, I thought a road bike would be a good companion as my hybrid has a pannier rack, full length mudguards, etc. so I thought I needed something stripped back, fast to do weekend miles on.

I just can't gel with it at all.

Admittedly I haven't ridden it much, getting a pinch puncture the first time out probably didn't help, but I just don't feel as comfortable (as in it feels "right") riding the roadie as I do on the hybrid.

Is this just due to the fact i've never ridden a road bike before, and it will come with more miles?

Anyone else encountered this?

I don't look forward to getting out on it when I get the chance.

I am seriously considering selling the roadie and buying another hybrid, maybe one with disc brakes and keeping it bare for the weekend stuff.

The road bike is a Decathlon Triban 5, and i've stuck SPDs on it and some new tyres as well.

[AmiableChimp]

Thanks guys.

The pinch puncture was because I initially only had a hand pump but now have a track pump and run them around 110psi.

I am off for a few weeks after today so hoping to get some time to get out on the bike and do a few miles to see if I can gel with it.

I'll also look into a bike fit. Saying that, i've done a couple of 30 milers on it and it's not any more uncomfortable at the end than it is at the start. Maybe uncomfortable is the wrong term, the roadie position just feels weird to me!