Originally Posted by Kristofor

To be honest, I'm not sure if I like how it rides or not =). This is my first bike since I was like 15 and that one was a mountain bike so I don't have anything to really compare against. I did test ride several different ones back when I got the KHS but after at least a 10 year break I didn't really know what to look for then either.

I want drop down handle bars (whatever they are actually called), but I don't know if its just because I think I should have them or if they'd actually be useful. I do find that at times my hands go a bit numb (not sure if its just from the bumpy roads or what). I do find the bike itself a bit heavy, but again I don't know if thats just perception or not.

One other question I have is whether getting a new bike in general will increase my overall speed. My commutes tend to be somewhere between 47 minutes (when I'm booting it) to maybe 55 (when I'm taking it easy). That includes stopping at lights and what not. I'd love to cut down the time it takes obviously but I'm not really sure what to even aim for.