What a fun bike! It is very upright and I loved the fit. The drum brakes are very responsive. It was weird changing gears because you stop pedaling, change and start again. I think that would feel funny on a long up hill. For an everyday commuter, it would be awesome. I think I would miss my granny gear a bit. The LBS guy said he could change the sprocket out in back to make the gearing lower. I would not ride much in 4th or 5th anyway (oh the knees!).

For now I think I will stick with my Mtn bike and swap out the handlebar, maybe the stem too.