Basic Questions:

1.Age(if you don't mind providing): 23

2.Gender: Male

3.Location(Not Required): Kalamazoo MI

4.Where do you commute to? Work, school, grocery store

5. How many days a week do you commute? 5

6.What distance do you travel on a daily basis? 6-12 miles

7.Do you live in an city or rural environment? city

8.What kind of bike do you commute on? Schwinn Sporterria NX8, it is a internally geared hybrid

9. Is storage a problem? no

10.Would you benefit from a bicycle that could fold for storage/easy transport? no


Advance QuestionsComplete if you have time.

1.What are the strengths and weaknesses of your current commuter.
Strengths:
Durable, works in very cold weather and salty roads.
Weakness:
A little heavy, not as fast or efficient as an externally geared bike
2.What do you look for in a commuter bicycle?
Reliability, function, price.
3.How important is the weight of the bicycle?
won't buy one over 28lbs.
4.What size tires do you ride?
700c X 35
5.If commuting on a road bicycle, how often do you ride in the drops.

6.How much would you spend on a bicycle for commuting?
Less than $500 Less than$1000 More than $1000
less than $1000
7. Since bike security is a big concern do you feel that an integrated bike lock would be helpful?
Yes as long as it would be the only lock I would ever need
8. Do you prefer a single speed or a multi-geared bike?
multi-geared for hills
9.Do you use bike specific shoes and pedals/cages or flat pedals?
bike specific shoes and clipless pedals
10.Would integrated bike lights be a good addition to a commuter bike?
Depends,
if the actually are better than what i can purchase after the fact than yes

Thank-You for your time and your input is appreciated.