hi, looking to a new bike. i have a mountain bike, but am looking to up my miles from about currently 80 miles a week, want to double it. i cant afford full carbon. im looking at entry level 105, ultegra bikes. im looking at masi vincere, which right now is on sale for 985, scott s30(i think) for 999, and a jamis(cant recall the model) for 999. ive also ridden a few flat bar road bikes, a giant, and a haro-in the 7-800 dollar range. i have bad back problems in the past, from powerlifting, had a heart bypass last year, and am still about 25 pounds overweight.....getting slimmer slowly, so im looking to dig a little deeper on my workouts.
can i get some opinions on the two types of bikes, or the ones ive tested. i like them all. i feel a little bit more comfy on the flat bars, but think i could get used to the drop bars. i really want to just get on the road, get a rythm, and go. i dont just want to buy the flat bar because its comfy, then regret it later wishing i had a full road bike. thank you.
can i get some opinions on the two types of bikes, or the ones ive tested. i like them all. i feel a little bit more comfy on the flat bars, but think i could get used to the drop bars. i really want to just get on the road, get a rythm, and go. i dont just want to buy the flat bar because its comfy, then regret it later wishing i had a full road bike. thank you.