Originally Posted by
tjspiel
I do question the idea that a dedicated bike commuter needs to keep a spare bike around "just in case". I think most of us could manage without a bike the one or two days each year that their bike might out of commission for whatever reason.
again, i agree with you that a 2nd back-up/foul-weather/winter bike isn't a necessity for a daily 4-season commuter, i just find it to be a marvelous luxury; a luxury that i would strongly recommend to another daily 4-season commuter if they have the space and budgetary allowances for such.