Originally Posted by
Darth Lefty
You’ll go up our mileage leaderboard quick at that rate
The only reason my bikes aren’t all carbon fiber is that aluminum is less expensive. No qualms about it.
My goal is 20 miles a day, and I'm still managing to keep above that through the middle of the winter. I don't get out every day as the OP states though.
I'm more of a utility cyclist than a commuter, but choose the bike for the task.
Straight shot, good weather... Whew, rolling CF is nice.
Rain, miserable weather... maybe more of a cross bike.
Also, I'm frequently hauling something, or pulling something, so my bike choice varies.
I just picked up an older Reynolds 853 road bike. It would make a SWEET commuter, but rather, it is destined to be converted into a light touring/randonneur bike.
Build up a bike that is comfortable for the long commutes, but there are quite a few options out there.