Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Do you only ever ride on bike paths? I certainly don't. I have nothing against it and I ride them frequently but I also spend a lot of time on roads getting to and from the bike paths as well as other places and when Gravity wants to have her way with me, who am I to deny her?
Commute all on MUPs or flat roads, depending on the route. Trails, no need to go 45 mph, really. You are only airborne for so long. I would choose a different bike for non-commuting rides where I would expect to ride at high speeds.