Originally Posted by ChAnMaN
Racing bikes and touring bikes are ok for commuting but i would invest my money in a bike purpose built for commuting. I used a 03 specialized sirrus sport to commute to and from school (only about a 2 mile ride) for almost a year before it got stolen. Now i walk
This is exactly why I ride junk bikes. An ugly used up Pacific toy store bike with a Kryptonite New York Chain probably would not have been stolen. These toy store junk bikes are good for something folks. My junk bike is on the street right now and no one steals it.