This big gear thing was one of the coolest features of my old commute. Ironically, I wasn't able to finish paying for my new bike (pictured) until I started staying home, taking care of my kid. So I only get to take it out on nights and weekends now. But this is my trusty all-weather all-city commuter. Soma Double Cross with a Velocity wheelset (36 spoke Dyad rim in the back for all those nasty curbs and potholes that broke TWO rear wheels and FIVE axles on my last bike), Apex stuff with SRAM's new-ish road-optimized flatbar shifters. Once I got the set-back seatpost, it felt like the bike I always wished I had. I even took it off-roading at Forest Park over the weekend. Fenders to come when I need 'em. Platforms because if I couldn't put my foot down sometimes I might die. I may swap out chainrings for a long tour this fall, but other than that it's set up. Thanks to Matt, Billy, and KT at Bushwick Bike shop for their knowledge and patience.