Originally Posted by
chipcom
Don't worry about working up a sweat....it's a fact of life of cycling. Yeah, for a 15+ mile commute you might want something a little more light and aero like a drop-bar xcross or touring bike. A road bike is nice too, but only if you don't have to carry much and don't ride in crappy weather.
Because of kids activities and other things I'll still drive to work more than ride. With that in mind I have room in my office to keep clothing and clean-up (wash cloth, towels, etc) supplies. If I do save enough by riding in regularly and can justify another bike I'll still have my mtn bike to handle the occasional crappy weather. And I actually like riding in the rain, etc. as it is very peaceful.