Originally Posted by
veganbikes
If you are looking to save money get some pineapple juice cans and gorilla glue them together and you can make a frame that is super stiff and super cheap just don't ride it. If you have questions about the design start a new thread or 3.
Aluminum rides like garbage (especially the cheap stuff and without carbon forks) and those aero looking bikes are silly for commuting as they generally don't have mounts for useful stuff a commuter might need. If your only way of getting anywhere is a bike look for something with rack and fender mounts, room for wider tires, a comfortable frame, provisions for at least one water bottle and front and rear brakes. Get something actually practical and not just a low end garbage track like frame.
As a lot of folks around here tend to say Pound Sign: Kilo TT
I am riding aluminum with a carbon fork, 23's and a skinny 25 fits the front. Front brake only, no mount for a rear. No mounts, aero post so I can't even run a clip on fender. I commute with it. I deliver with it. I freaking love this bike. It rides as stiff as a board yet I can't bring myself to ride my cx bike that has fenders, disc brakes, 42's and rides like a comfortable marshmallow yet is fast enough to take on a group ride.
Since Jan. 1, 2015, to date, I have put 4,838 miles on it. If the OP wants to go aluminum aero track frame with no mounts and wants to commute I say go for it.