Originally Posted by rykoala
If road bikes are like sports cars, mountain bikes like 4x4's, then commuter bikes are like old station wagons. They get you just about anywhere you need to go, and keep you out of trouble. Additionally they are built like a truck and are reliable and can haul some gear.
Except I have been commuting the last 2 months on my road bike
My commuter has been sitting on the repair stand (In full working order). Somehow I can't bring myself to ride it. Once the snow starts perhaps some nokian studded tires and the wide flat bar will seem like more fun....