Originally Posted by
Jaeger99
Hmmm. I would neither describe the FX as a "pig" nor the purchase of accessories for it pointless "lipstick". It's not a road bike, but that doesn't mean you can't ride it a good long way, and make additions / upgrades to make your riding safer, more efficient and more comfortable. Making it go faster is largely down to your legs and lungs - and riding the heck out of it will accomplish that.
I'm not hating on road bikes - I'm looking to add one to my FX as we speak. But this notion that a Hybrid is some kind of second class citizen is a pile of rubbish, IMO. It's not a bike that you merely tolerate while you save up for a "real" bike. Different tools for different jobs - that is all.
But OP seems to want a road bike, but building one an odd way. Sort of like buying a set of work boots and trying to turn them into running shoes.
Hybrids can be versatile, but so can road bikes these days. Or not. You can get a road bike as a do (almost) anything bike or one purpose built for speed. Your choice.
As for modding a hybrid, IMO some mods make sense, some don't. Set your hybrid up as a commuter or long distance touring bike? Sure. Set it up as a triathlon bike or for racing? Um, no.