Originally Posted by
Bandera
It will be slower than a Ducati, don't see how that saves time if you are parking in the same place.
Grabbing a backpack and riding a bike that you already own costs nada.
If you don't have a very good lock that will cost $.
If it's dark when you start or come home, lights F/R cost $.
It rains, fenders & rain kit cost $.
Carrying a backpack is sweaty & fumbly, a rack & then bags cost $.
After "that talk" from the boss a gym membership for showering costs $.
-Bandera
If you are willing to spend $50 a month to commute, you'll quickly have everything you need to commute. $50 a month won't get you very far with a car (if you consider insurance, gas, capital costs, license and a few other things...)
As for the boss suggesting you get a gym membership to shower... this is ridiculous. Have you every commuted yourself?