Originally Posted by
Kindaslow
I do not understand commuting on a junker or worrying about getting my bike dirty. I am not saying you are wrong, just saying I do not get it. I am on my commuter for just under 2 hours, so I like having a good bike. Ride your nice bike and get it dirty.
This is my perspective as well. Although my commute is approximately 45 minutes, in that time it is important for me to fully enjoy the bicycle and be as comfortable as possible. When the bike starts to get dirty, I wash it.