Originally Posted by
Stix Zadinia
Long story short, it has come to me being able to either build this one, or give up cycling.. well, at least for the time being.
It doesn't have to be an either or position. There is variability and other solutions. Carrying the bike around will be impractical at best. BTW I have a Brompton that I carry into stores the few times I have ridden it and the bike gets heavy fast.
Maybe the Specialized isn't the best bike for your commuting needs?