Originally Posted by
Frkl
People who are here are not a good representation of bike commuters. In my estimation, i could very well be wrong, since i am here.
You are correct. One look at the "commuter bikes" posted on this list and comparison with a look at the bikes parked at work places, stores and public building and the people who ride them to those destinations in almost any city in the U.S., let alone in your country (Germany), would confirm your observation.