The big box store bike that I got 4 years ago as a stop gap, bought it from a friend who had only riden it a couple of times.

Its still going strong after all this time, its only had 1 new wheel and that was after a meeting with a rather large pothole.

It normally sports panniers rather than the handlebar bag put this was taken on a short ride this morning.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/36342454@N02/5450296279/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36342454@N02/5450296575/

(it wont allow me to put the photos in for some reason)

Only things that I have changed/added for the commute are the tyres Schwalbe City Jets, Rack, and bar ends. For what it is it rides nice but I have been looking for another bike for the weekends and fun rides.