I've commuting on older bikes for years now and finally at 40 years old, bought my first brand new commuter bike. I picked up a Bianchi Axis cross bike today. Added a set of race blade fenders rather than the full. I'm loving this thing.



I had them add the cross levers for a little more control while doing some heads up riding through town. This spring I'll drop to some 700x25 tires. Might add the rack and panniers from my single speed if the shoulder bag gets annoying. Best part, it's a 08 model so I got it for $799.