Dropping a bunch of fully kitted up roadies on my commuter hack

Spending a wad of cash on an 'upgrade' makes me feel like the bike is faster, at least untill the sting in the hip pocket has subsided.

A nice 'tight' bike always feels faster... no squeaks, no creaking noises, no rattles, no suspension, no flex, like a stiff light alu frame, a thin hard seat, and high pressure road tires. Feels like hell after a long ride, but feels nice and fast at the beginning or during a typical 'test ride' period.