Originally Posted by PaulH

I think for a flat commute of that distance, the Huffy is probably not just suitable, but probably optimal.

I have ridden my 20 mile round-trip commute on a European commuter bike, hybrid, and road bike. Travel time is mostly a function of stoplight timing and is nearly independent of what bike I use.

The lesser convenience and durability of the hybrid or road bike relative to the cruiser would likely overshadow any slight performance gain. As others have mentioned, for some people, the pleasure of riding a more performance-oriented bike could overcome the disadvantages.

Paul