Originally Posted by
canyoneagle
If the old MTB is full rigid, you could set it up with a set of 1.5-2.0" slicks, alternate bar of your choice, rear rack (and fenders if there's rain in your forecast), and you'd have a great commuter on the cheap. I've done this in the past, and have installed a road cluster to get closer gearing.
The bikes you posted are all excellent choices. I'd say "do up" the MTB and ride it while you are assessing your options.
+1, you can even throw drops on there if you want for a bombproof "road" commuter. I personally use 1.25" slicks, but will probably go with 1.5" the next time as tubes are easier to come by.
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Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?), 1990 Concorde Aquila(hit by car while riding), others in build queue "when I get the time"