Originally Posted by
WickedOne513
I haven't personally seen any, I am one of very few that would consider that commute that is why I asked what was the popular and why in here, to use the experience the forum has when I don't have the local experience to rely on.
Hi there WO513!
Your terrain explains why most of your local cyclists might ride CX. Riding CX gives you multiple riding positions for long distance cycling. Due to the occasional snow and the irrevrently steep hills, you'd want to have very good traction. CX bikes offer you greater choices in tire width. Having wider and knobbier tires ensures greater traction during the winter. However, when the season changes, you can always switch back to a thinner and much smoother tire. So I guess in a word, the CX bike gives you greater riding "versatility". Also, when alternating between paved roads and dirt roads, some dirt roads might make you appreciate that you have a CX bike, that can accept wider tires.
- Slim
PS.
Commuter bikes vary in weight due to the fact that they are usually accessorized with racks, fenders and/or panniers.
Without all of that stuff, I'd think the average bike would be somewhere around 24 - 29 lbs.