[MENTION=152773]noglider[/MENTION], Yeah my first post was a bit wordy, but I am commuting with it. As a matter of fact, due to 2 jobs, 2 kids, a wife, a dog and 8 chickens, the ONLY riding I do is commuting to work. That was the idea, I was trying to figure out a way to get in shape without removing time from other things...I'm also exclusively on the W&OD trail and never dare venture into traffic! I'm def not getting hung up on upgrading, just curious about the value of it based on the frame I have...but the advice is still well taken. Thank you! (btw, remember the psychic cafe on 10th st & 7th ave? I used to bar tend there for a while! :-) ) [MENTION=140427]kroozer[/MENTION], Thanks for the response! I treat the commute like a time trial, I've got everything I need staged at work. So, at the most, I've got a light back pack and I'll probably get some kind of seat bag to replace that. So, I don't "need" the utility bike, I just want to go fast as possible. I AM interested in a seat and possible aero bar set up though if I can make it comfy... As I get more into the lifestyle, and get farther out on my start points I might think about adding a better bike for the mission to the stable, but for now I like the bottecchia! If it looks like rain, I just drive :-)
I've also realized and learned the gains from spending money pail in comparison to pedaling faster...but I was curious if changing wheels made a significant difference. I'm going to take noglide's advice too and figure out the best tires to run as well...
Thanks again!