Been using this C Dale F700 to get to work. I previously was using my Raliegh FT2, but have since found an alternate route which involves 3.25 miles of trail and fireroad riding, hence the mountain bike. The communte is as follows ; 5 miles of asphalt, 3.25 miles of dirt, 5.5 miles of asphalt. The break in terrain makes the ride to and from work alot of fun. The fastest average speed thus far on the mountain bike is 15.1 mph. Fastest average speed on Raleigh is 13.8mph. Both rides convert to about the same elapsed time as the all road route is a bit shorter. I attribute the faster MTB speed to eliminating the larger climbs that the all road route has.
This is my first season at this commuting plan, and I must say it's very addicting. I do have a question, Anyone else commute with a backpack and find it a bit uncomfortable durring the hotter times of the year? If so what is your solution? I fear a rack will not survive very long on my route.