Dryriver, Heres to you for a quick recovery, and a healthy life. Your decision is a sound one. The roadie is a heavy and top heavy bike. Not saying thats bad, but you have to pay close attention slow speed operation or it can go over easy (but you know that with your experience) with no options of recovery. I myself took a break of twenty five years before riding again. I truley enjoy it now that I live in a rural area. I enjoy riding much more now than trying to survive in city traffic. City traffic is the reason I took the break, too many angry drivers out there that could give a hoot about anybody or thing except themselves. Got run off the road too many times. Now Ive got 10 more years until I'm 62 and retire for good. But I definately see triking my roadie when the day comes. So no matter what choice you make "Live your dreams"
I wish you fair winds and followings seas!
r/dennis