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I started riding bikes again about 3 years ago. Bought a mountain bike, and tooled around. Eventually got to commuting with it, about 10 miles one way. I kept getting passed by guys on road bikes, so I went and got one myself. It isn't any less comfortable once you get used to it, and it really is much faster and comfortable on smooth roads.