FG/SS FTW! I tricked -- er, convinced my buddy to convert his old road bike for daily commutes. Yesterday, he pulled into work with dry heaves because he was trying to race some guy on a mtn bike.
Riding SS all through the winter has made my legs pretty f-ing strong, and it has paid dividends on my geared road bike. At least, I hope so, since I haven't hooked up my speedometer yet.