This is really a really bizarre conflict on the "commuter bike" forum!

Anyone can ride to work on any bike even a unicycle, as they please!

However, walk into any LBS and ask to see (or order) their line of "commuter bikes" and guess what they will offer you... The same bikes (or versions there of) as the OP has on his 6 mile Website, without batting an eye!

My biggest problem is his... picture of himself, sans helmet, on the wrong side of the road (in N. America), on the F#$@ing sidewalk.

Like it (or not) the Netherlands style bike, is what is considered a "commuter bike".

These bikes come from the factory with:
fenders &
rack (or at least braze-ons)

With optional:
chain-guard
kick stand
built in lights
pump
bell/horn
integrated lock
internal hub

They can have:
drop, or straight bars
rim or disk brakes
internal or external hubs
Made of steel, or aluminum

Most people (in N. America) who even consider commuting to work on a regular basis are going to do so in less than 10 miles (one way). There are people on this forum who commute more than that and are exceptional! I commend them!

But this remains a silly argument.

Signed, the guy on a butt ugly Trek T-80 Complete with factory: lights, fenders, chain-guard, rack, pump, kickstand, bell, straightbar, integrated lock, & 24 speed derailleur... All for $599.