Originally Posted by
jmiked
Also, I practically lived on a Gitane Tour de France 10-speed road bike (sew-up tires) in the mid-seventies, so I'm not a stranger to road bikes. I just haven't ridden one in almost 40 years.
Fantastic. I take it you don't still have it? Very desirable.
OK, so you know the score. The question, then, is whether you'd enjoy the ride more on the road bike. I still think the only answer is to do a test ride and see.
And good luck with your recuperation.