>>1385581Looks pretty solid. I'd definitely go for the long, low and slack meme that most hardtails seem to be following. The slacker the better. Geometry is a lot more important than the parts.
>>1385597A converted MTB will never be as fast as a proper road bike but it's still fun in the city. It's like daily driving a pickup truck. Most people here will tell you that you need to be geared for 50mph but that's not true in the city.