Originally Posted by
I Like To Ride
Last year I went through a job change. My commute now is 15 miles each way. I'll do it few times per month. Winters can be a hit or miss because there is one part of my route which doesn't get winter maintenance and plowing.
You might consider a fat tire eBike for the future. I commute year-round here in Wisconsin. I ride more often in the winter than in the spring, as I prefer riding in a little snow than in rain. (a lot of snow is something different)
On a multi-use path (MUP) this past winter. 26x4" tires at about 15 psi for this.
Tires were at 5 psi for this MTB trail.
You could bike commute daily with such a rig; it would pay for itself
quickly.
I calculated that for my commuter eBike, which cost $2300 new, it would pay for itself in 3 years if I commute on it 3 days per week and do one shopping trip per week on it.
I have a lot of bikes & eBikes, but this is my most popular commuter, it will probably take 5 years.