Originally Posted by 79pmooney

To get there faster? Like most of the drivers? And like those who take public transportation wish they could? The idea of riding slower, and especially the idea of sitting up and making the ride both slower and harder just because this ride is a commute has always been a concept beyond me.

My commuters have heavier wheels and cheaper, heavier frames with fenders, racks and U-lock, but the fit is near identical to my good bikes.

Ben