I commute on my Schwinn Volare in the summer and also a Bianchi Tangent on occasion. during the fall and spring when I don't know what kind of weather to expect the Specialized expediton get the duty and fills in quite nicely. I have a 7.2 one way commute so its not too bad if I get caught in the rain except for not being able to see to well because these pesky glasses. Here are my commuter and as you can see they are all very different bikes. the Bianchi is a light touring bike and its heavier than the Volare and the Expedition, well it is what it is