Originally Posted by
Steely Dan
any functioning bicycle can serve as a commuting bicycle.
depending on route, terrain, topography, climate, distance, personal preference and loads of other variables, a given individual may find that a particular kind of bike works better for them on their commute than others, but at the end of the day, there are only 3 absolute must haves to be a bicycle commuter: A) a working bicycle, B) a physically able body, and C) a destination to commute to.
+1
I agree, and with that said, I like to optimize my commutes due to the long distance I have to go. So I now have a few dedicated commuter bikes setup for different weather conditions. They all do an excellent job even though they are different from each other. For example, if its dry out and I plan to use the smoother roads to get there, I will use my Fugi road bike because its the lightest and fastest one I have. If it looks like it will rain, or I plan to use some offroad shortcuts, then I will take my fendered MTB commuter. So, Yes, you can use any bike.