I agree with all of the above !
'Progress' in the bicycle industry only means unecessary
cost and complication !!
I think the pinicle of bicycling was the 70's and 80's era.
27x1.2 tires, lugged steel, friction shifting with 10 useable
gears and horror of horrors, comfortable riding positioning
I would highly suggest any 70's 80's era steel bike as a fast daily rider.
Funny how what was everyday ordinary back then is the hi-$$$$$$$
boutique bike industry now !!