Originally Posted by
KonAaron Snake
I think getting another used bike is a good idea, but I'd aim a little higher up. You aren't in a rush when you have two bikes (and it's winter). Hang in there until you can get a mid-level Japanese bike at a good price. Maybe a rigid steel MTB and convert it to drop bars? Those are FUN!
And great for people who have trouble finding a right-sized vintage bike.
You might even want to keep the flat bars, or shorten them.
Just adding light wheels with 25-28 mm tires can yield a very zippy bike that finds a happy medium between a road bike and a roadster.