You wouldn't believe what people commute on here. First of all - most people use either a bike, feet or a horse to get to where they are going. After that, motorcycles and then cars with a few ATVs thrown in for good measure. No one even thinks twice about a bike.
The vast majority of bikes are hardtails - or no suspension fat tire bikes. Often, the gears don't work - so they find a good gear and stick it there. Keeps things simple I suppose.
They can't afford more than one bike, so they use whatever is available. Often, they can't make it up the hills - so they walk and then coast down - hoping the brakes still work.
Just the thought that someone would think you need somethings special for commuting would make them shake their heads in wonder on the wealth of people in the USA.
Oh, perhaps it isn't necessary to mention this - but people tend to be a lot thinner here - think there is a connection?
