I used to ride a Trek Madone into work, but I soon grew tired of the constant flat tires and having to wear a backpack into work. I sold the Madone and bought a Surly LHT. The LHT allows me to use Panniers and is much more comfortable on some of the rough roads on my commute. Also, the LHT allows me to install a heavier duty intertube (slime extra thick 26" tube) and liners in my back wheel to prevent flats, which i have not experienced in about 2 years of commuting on the LHT.