Originally Posted by
phulin
See, the issue is that I really like road bike geometry. It makes me feel faster (whether or not it makes me faster is certainly up to debate).
In a related issue, a friend of mine is claiming that upright handlebars make it much easier to be aware of traffic. Do people find this to be true?
Absolutely. I find I can see much better while seated upright.
About the IGH: I've found them convenient, but a major pain in the a** if you get a flat tire. If you get an IGH, see if you can talk to a professional bike mechanic into showing you how to take it off the bike and put it back on.