Originally Posted by
fotooutdoors
I may be misreading the OP, but my understanding is that the OP wants to make this workable as is, and currently that means at the very least, replacing a tire. I do agree that saving up for a better commuter rig is great, but that shouldn't discourage the OP from using the tool at hand as well as possible.
X2. Slick-up that bad boy, toss a pack over your shoulder with basic tools, a pump, patch kit, and have at it... No reason why it wouldn't work. Later, when you find you love the idea of cycling to work, you can come ask us about the N+1 factor...
