Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,863
Likes: 3,116
From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
+1 on commuting, if possible. Everybody's ride and work situation is different, of course, but check out the Commuting forum. You'll probably find answers to your questions there.