So its like a poor man's version of a road bike. I was considering making the change but I like the straight bar for the city. On the other hand, when I have rode longer distance (20 or 40 miles) I feel the compromise of the straight bar and wish for the extra hand position. Not to mention the little tweaks in the lower back! I think if I find myself riding a lot more long distance then I might as well build myself a road bike and really look at the geometry of the bike to body position. I guess some things your really can't have both ways.