Hey Folks... Now that its a bit warmer here in CT, I began bike commuting last week. It's 72 miles round trip. I've done it twice each week so far, unfortunately, we are getting snow right now though! My plan is to do it 2-3 times per week. It's a 1:45-2hr commute each way since there is traffic lights and stop signs.

My question, some of the roads I ride are pretty sketchy right now. Potholes, sand, debris, chipseal..etc. I don't own a Cyclocross bike, never actually ridden one. How much slower, if at all are they vs a road bike? stupid question: Are the wheels interchangeable? Can I put road bike wheels on Cyclocross bike once roads are nicer? Since the commute is long, I want to make it quick as possible.

Or, should I just suck it up. Ride it out for a few weeks on the Madone.