Thanks, AndyK! Yes, I've also considered dropbars. I have set of 8-speed RSX brifters in the spare parts bin. I think I can replace the freehub body to let me put a 8-speed cassette on it. I thought I remembered reading on Sheldon's site that it shouldn't be a problem, but perhaps I'd need to redish the rear wheel. Going with drops and brifters would also allow me to race it as a super-cheapo CX bike next fall.