Thank you all for excellent feedbacks.
My commute is 20 miles one way, I take public bus on way back. In the first post I forgot to mention that I wont be carrying anything so I don't need any rack mount. I'll be commuting 1 way 3/4 times a week.
I'm still overwhelmed with the number of options that are available.
Can you guys please help me decide which component should I get:
Which tyre is good for this distance ? 25/28/35 (brand ?)
Shifter/Cassette/Breaks: Shimano 105/Tiagra/Sora
Frame: Alloy/Aluminum
Fork: Carbon/Alloy/Aluminum
Anything else that I need to keep eye on ?
I weigh ~185 lb and hopefully get down to 160s by end of this year!!
Originally Posted by
NormanF
Road bikes are not really suitable for commuting because they lack fender and rack mounts and your tire choice is extremely limited. Consider a country bike instead:
Trek Crossrip
Specialized AWOL
Surly Straggler
Salsa Vaya
Raleigh Roper
Diamondback Haanjo Comp
Schwinn Super Sport CX
Fairdale Weekender Drop Disc
Also called the alternative road bike or all rounder. They will also accept fenders and take tires up to 35 C. You can add a rack for hauling stuff. And they all have disk brakes for reliable all-weather stopping power under load. They are ideal for both on and off road riding.