Originally Posted by
RaleighSport
I really don't understand this thread, I commute on every bike in that about section over there and a lot more... I've never gotten grief from anyone here for my choices. Hell my main commuter is in a similar vein to the one the OP linked.. a modern track bike with pursuit bars, no fenders, deep rims, high gearing and just a front brake.. what do you mean "the rest of us" we're all us.. even the hiphy wifeys and the smug ones..
Most people don't care one way or another. Some will comment about how certain types of bikes "aren't good for commuting" or "aren't real commuter bikes". I get what they are saying but at the same time in over a decade of commuting by bike, I've spent most of my commuting miles on bikes that supposedly aren't good for commuting. All I can say is that they've been good for me and would probably suit others just fine too, depending on what they like.
It's worth noting that wearing spandex for commuting will get more criticism than choice of bike.