jason, are you riding the Escape on road exclusively? i was under the impression that suspension forks made for a less efficient road ride. are you
finding longer rides too...tiring or too rough?
i was originally looking at hybrid style bikes that are designed like a road bike, but have a more comfortable riding position with flat bars:
Giant Rapid
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/rapid.3/7298...
Specialized Sirrus
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=6156...
i tested a few proper road bikes (below) and loved them. they're just very quick and so much more efficient that what i've been riding. that said,
between the skinny, high pressure tires and the aluminum frame, i can see where the ride could be physically exhausting once you're riding hours at a
time. i've always been a little intimidated by the drop bars, but once i rode with them, i really liked it.
Giant Defy
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/defy.5/9014/...
Specialized Secteur
http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=6202...
Trek
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/sport/2_and_1_seri...
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