Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,172
Likes: 6,404
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
For a ten mile round trip commute, nearly any bike will do. If you find that the bike isn't well suited, you can replace it.
Commuting by bike is smarter than you think. It can have tremendously good effects on your health and happiness. Also, you will save more money than you expect.