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Thank you all again for all the support and info.
First day went well. I made it to work with no issues.
I must admit though that I did ***** out and got a ride home from a neighbor that I work with. I was planning on riding home but the opportunity presented itself to get a ride and it was almost 100 outside.
I will be buying a flat kit this weekend. I cannot afford to be stranded in the middle of my commute.
Between money and things my priorities are:
1. Flat kit
2. Mace
3. Slicks (thank you for all of the suggestions)
4. Maybe a road bike
I have more to share but the wife wants attention....
Great job. I commuted occasionally (rarely, actually) at my old job. Maybe soon at the new place.
As far as tires go... If you do a search, you will find lots of suggestions. Some pretty good ones aren't very expensive, either.
You can do that until you're sure it's for you, then maybe think about getting a road/touring/cyclocross type bike. Your ride is definitely long enough to warrant that, but really, if you're comfortable on the MTB, riding that with slicks should serve you well. Maybe bar ends, if you find you need more hand positions.