[QUOTE=destro713;5466487]•The commute seems to go faster when you spend half of it tailgating a pretty young lass.QUOTE]

Posts with statements such as this are really not acceptable...without pics!

Seriously, sounds like you're completely converted to cycle-commuting. Your posts re the process you've gone through have been enlightening, funny and thoughtful. Thanks alot. Would like to help w/your routing as I started out cycle-commuting in Chicago, but it's been years. I DO remember using Lincoln during high-traffic times(rush hour) and Clark at night. I remember my flat-rate decreased substantially when going from a road bike to an mtb, so you may want to keep that in mind. Mtb's are more nimble in traffic situations than roadies, too. Also, a Delta Universal Rack is sturdy and around 30-35.00. Keep going!