This hybrid came to me at a good price. Similar geometry (which I like a lot) but with 700c wheels and v brakes. Solves two problems. It came with crap shifters but I added better pods. At present its 1x7 and to be honest... its not bad. It would be slow to climb a steep hill but 48t at the front is what I use the majority of the time anyway. Worth the effort of adding a FD and extra chain rings?