Today i commuted on my Spalding Blade, and hate to say it but the cruiser is just more relaxing and peaceful type of ride in the morning. now on the way home i go ballzz out so i suspect this is where the blade will win me back.
to give an example of my leisurely morning rides and how slow i roll i was on a road bike this morning and a 60 year old man on a full suspension mountain bike with what looked like extra knobby tires over took me and within .25 of a mile was a block ahead of me.

the Blade may not end up my full-time commuter but its great to now have a choice on how i want to ride to work