Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
Hmm, carrying a 12-14 lb load on your back for 72 minutes? I'd rather take an extra 10 minutes.
You might also consider how valuable those 10 minutes are after shedding "heavy" fenders if you ever have to commute in wet conditions.
Lots of folks carry around an extra 20 lbs or more all day and don't even notice.
On my 30 minute commute I carry about 10 to 15 lbs in my backpack and am not bothered by it in the least. I'm not sure about 72 minutes but a 10 minute savings each way is significant.