Hello All,

I know this topic has been done to death, and I would do a search but I am not so sure what to search on. I bought a new road bike in June, a steel Fuji Club LE with Tiagra 9 speed components and Alex DA 22 wheels. Since I have been doing more riding this sunmer I am ready to start using my bike to run errands and commute.

Here are my questions:

1) With a few adjustments could I use my current bike for fitness ride and errands/commuting? If so besides a rack, what other things would I need?

2) Since I will eventually be buying/building a new bike for this purpose, what should I be looking for?

3) If I go with a used bike (one of the shops here sells used bikes) are there certain names I should keep an eye out for (I love steel)?

I am really excited about this new change and I really hope you won't mind answering my questions. Thanks a bunch.

CC