Originally Posted by
MRT2
OP is here asking questions about serious mods to a brand new bike, and gives the impression of a relative newbie. The puzzling thing is why take something brand new and try to turn it into something different.was OP intimidated by brifters?
If someone likes the more upright riding position of a hybrid, that is fine. But if you want the versatility of a road bike, particularly getting low, just buy a road bike.
Well you obviously know what he wants better than he does - good for you. Hybrids can and do have attributes that bring them closer to a MTB or to a road bike. Not everyone who wants suspension forks on their hybrid should "just buy a MTB". Not everyone who wants skinnier tires and the option for a lower hand position should "just buy a road bike". Hybrids can and do accommodate such features. Thankfully, we each get to make these decisions for ourselves.