Originally Posted by king koeller

It it was me, keep the bike as it is and buy a new bike that has the internal geaered hub. It's not worth redishing the rear wheel.
If it ain't broke don't fix it. What is to be gained be removing you double chain ring and front derailleur. nothing. Bottom line, it's yours to do what ever you want to it, but what is to be gained?
Your bike is fine the way it is...