Originally Posted by
irwin7638
I wouldn't want to commute anywhere on a modern road bike. I would opt for something more versitile, comfortable and durable. Commuting makes sense, but the money saved also warrants a second bike.
Marc
It's not the only thing I commute on anymore but I have plenty of commuting miles on my Specialized Allez. It's as comfortable as anything else I ride, - more so in some ways. Fit is so important. It's also 10 years old this year. I have no reason to think it wouldn't last another 10 or 20 years so any concerns about durability aren't really warranted.
It is not versatile enough to ride year round. I have a different bike for winter, but for the other 8 or 9 months of the year it's a lot of fun.