Forum newbie here. Here are my two bikes. The Schwinn is my official commuter, a lug frame made by Giant in the early 80's. My commute is just over 8 miles round trip on fairly tame terrain -- roughly 300 feet elevation range, all on side streets or paved bike path. I also use it for shopping, etc. Not shown: Bag with rain gear.

The Trek is my "fun" bike, but I ride it to work if I know the weather will be clear and I have no payload. Both have home-built wheels with old 3 speed Sturmey Archer hubs.