The madness has passed.

There was good reason I converted two hybrid type bikes to drop bars a few years ago--I like road bikes with drop bars. Sure, the idea of an IGH is appealing, as does the hydro brakes, but perhaps more for novelty reasons than utility. I don't mind working on bikes. In fact, I enjoy it.

What I really want is a road bike with hydro brakes and electronic shifting...but that's another thread.