I have two MTBs, one 26" and one 29". Could easily with only one, probably a better fitted 29". But am reluctant to part with the 26" that I built up from a bare frame. A very nicely performing bike.
I have one dedicated commuter. Rack, fenders, lights etc. Priced, aged, and painted so that I can leave it parked w/o excessive worry.
Then there's the road bike. Mostly a social thing. Have friends that do plenty of road riding, and the road bike lets me join their rides. Also sparingly used for fair-weather commutes. Also a fair bit of sentimental investment in that bike.
If it wasnt for nostalgia, I could manage well on 3 bikes.
Changes I'm thinking of:
- double wheelsets with different style tires to the commuter and MTB, to make riding in shifting weather nicer/safer.
- and/or maybe a mid-drive ebike as a winter commuter.