Originally Posted by
treadtread
Did you use the lower gears for climbing? Apologies if this is too basic a question, but it is worth asking. Also, before you change tires - do you anticipate riding in snow? That will affect your choice of tires.
Congrats on your first commute! It just keeps getting more fun as time passes

Snow? I have not idea, I think that will be a whole other mental challenge

Good point though, I can see where knobbly would be useful for these conditions.