I was wondering about tape for the bar ends. Does it last, or do you have to keep replacing it/adding more?

I have "city boy" tires right now, which are still pretty knobby. I am going to be getting some slicks, but they are low priority right now. A pump, spare tube and a rack are at the top of my list right now.

Duct Tape sounds like an excellent idea, it would make it much less likely to be stolen as well I would think.

As for work clothes, I am going to be carrying them in a backpack for now until I get a rack. I have some old panniers, but they don't close, they are really only made for holding grocery bags, but I think I can put a bag in them. I need to get a rack to attach them to though.

And, last but not least, luckily there are showers where I work, and I have a locker that is pretty big, so I can keep a towel, and supplies in there.

Thanks for the welcome, I am already grinning at just the idea of filling my tank less often!