Originally Posted by PaulH
Everybody's situation is so different. What would be ideal for 6 miles in a major city would likely not be appropriate for 20 miles of farmeland, and vice versa. Even in the same situation, different people will choose different valid solutions.
I don't really see how I could make any recommendations beyond, "this works for me, where I live, on my route." Maybe if we all presented what we do as case studies it would help?
Paul
That's actually what I was looking for when I saw this thread. I'm looking to commute this summer when my wife (a teacher) is out for the summer and I don't have to take the kids to school. In Florida it rains alot in the summer so I was interested in what others ride in similar conditions. As I upgrade my roadbike I was thinking of building a commuter with some of the parts I take off. Anyway, just wondering what others ride.
BTW, I got caught in the rain the other night and now appreciate why fenders are important!