I for one am a new bicyclist, never riding until this July, when I went to Amsterdam and saw the light, and now I commuter 9 miles round trip everyday and have 1,1560 miles on my new bike.

1. I see them at my LBS, Marty's Reliable in Morristown, NJ They have Breezers, Electra's, The Treks and Specialized.

2. Except for the local hispanic community riding as cheap transportation dangerously with no lights, no helmets, riding on sidewalks, etc., I see no one commuting and only on weekend do I see bikers around town being used as transport. I see the occasional roady group fly by though after work.

3. No opinion on 3.

I like the looks of the commuters and one day will probably get one but the hills and trails around here on my commute convinced me to get a Hybrid (Specialized Globe) instead of the comfort/commuter. In the end I had to add plenty of extras (fenders, lights and racks) to give me the utility I need out of the bike. I would like a comfort bike/commuter to ride to nearby restaurants/stores.