Originally Posted by xcontext

I am glad you asked. I have a similar problem. I have a 2005 Syrrus that I bought new and rode less then 5 miles total that I am trying to sell and have a hard time doing so. Meanwhile I commute on my Brompton, which is not so efficient because I am afraid to ride my road bike downtown L.A. streets full of potholes. I am thinking about turning the Syrrus into a cross/commuter bike by changing to drop bars, bar end shifters, larger tires, etc. but am afraid to make that step. I am very interested to see the answers you get.