Originally Posted by accain

Hi everyone! I discovered this forum today and am so excited.

I'm doing research on commuting to work. A few weeks ago, I bought an Electra Townie 21 to get around my neighborhood, pick up groceries, and get some exercise. Since then, I've fallen in love with biking and would love to begin commuting to work.

My commute would be 8.5 miles both ways. I live in Orlando, Florida, so the ground is pretty flat.

Do you guys think my Townie would be a good commuter or should I look into getting something else? I'm a 5'9" female weighing about 140 pounds. I bought the Townie to replace a cheapo mountain bike that made me ache every time I rode it. The Townie suits me much better because I don't have to hunch over.

Any advice or recommendations will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Allison