Cyclocross vs Road

[jimmyVX]

I was looking at picking up a cheapish road bike to compliment my MTB for a bit of general fitness work and perhaps a commute to work (once we have some showers installed). I have never ridden a road bike and I don't think I will get along with using dropped bars, but time will tell.

I must confess to not knowing much about road bike and after doing a little research I came across a few cyclocross bikes which look quite interesting.

Firstly, as a bike for a bit of road, cycle paths, tow path and commuting it looks to be ideal. A little more rugged than a roadie but still much more road orientated than riding my full sus MTB.

I need to go and sit/ride a couple but is there anything else I should know? Can you get a slick road tyre in their size (if I wanted one)? I guess the geometry is a little in between an MTB and road bike?

Any advice greatly received, thanks.

[jimmyVX]

Thanks all for the feedback, I think it might be a good option as my first foray into something resembling a road bike.

I have spotted a 2015 Genesis CDA 10 which looks to be pretty good value as many stockist have it reduced, I guess due to a change of model year. I might try to borrow one and see where it goes from there.

[jimmyVX]

I have bitten the bullet and bought the Genesis after sitting on a very similar model in a local bike shop. Seemed to be a comfy position to sit in, lets see if I can now get a few miles under my belt!