my bike :

cheap 1989 China made road bike carbon frame (That's all I can afford)
wheel size = 27"
drive train = SS (It is too heavy with gear... gotta throw it)
brake = standard or V
storage = rack

weather = no snow but lots of rain
distance = 25 km 2 ways but I am starting on 40 - 50 this week
conclusion : I love my roadie, why would anybody want to buy a bicycle that is so expensive ??