Originally Posted by derath
I am working up to a 35mile each way commute :-) 18 miles should be doable.
The style bike is largely going to be a matter of your environment (road conditions, what kind of weather you get etc) and your comfort level. Go have fun at a LBS
-D
Yes I just got done reading your thread, you definatley helped me decide, damn 18miles has to be VERY VERY doable.
Plus the health benefits outweigh everything else.