Originally Posted by spoiledrotten

Congrats! I'm still waiting on my first commute. It is 16 miles one way, so that's a good commuting distance. I just have to get the right weather and frame of mind to make the jump.

As far as adjusting your bike gear, go to YouTube and do a search. There are some great instructions on how to DIY and get it right. I still don't understand the $75 - $150 that the LBS charges for making a few easy adjustments. Good luck with it.