Originally Posted by canyoneagle

Let's keep the OP's needs in mind - he's been pretty specific about his needs- rather than trying to convince him that he's barking up the wrong tree. He's looking for light and fast with some aspects of utility.

The bicycle I choose to commute on is probably more like the type you prefer, but I'm not here to convince him to do what I do. I love my IGH, dynamo and (German) Supernova lighting, and wouldn't trade it for anything. The OP would likely hate it.