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@jersey
well what it really comes down to is that I don't care what it looks like or what kind of conglomeration of parts it has on it. Reach too long? Rummage through parts bin and pull out ugly ass BMX stem. Want more up-right posture? buy spend 10 doll hairs on a 8" riser bar. I have only one rule for that bike. All parts must be black or silver.
i feel funny about abandoning all "rules" for my Waterford and jacking it up. Something just seems off about it. That said, If i was riding 15 miles across town, no way i'd take the IRO. It's simply not fast enough. I have a hard time breaking 17 MPH. Waterford with 19mm tires, tall gearing, 140 PSI, and drop bars gets me where I'm gong pretty damn quickly. Throw a lucky tail wind in there and cruising at 25 is doable with some effort. Benefits to both.