Originally Posted by
bikeybikebike
well, this probably isn't what you want to hear, but there's a reason why people ride roadbikes on the road. I would put the money towards a reasonable used road bike, or something else better suited to the commute.
I'm a very beefy clyde. Cost of a road bike that would hold me is prohibitive for now. I'm also enjoying most of the best of both worlds benefits of the MTB with big road tires. Did the 65-mile Flying Wheels ride in the Puget Sound area today and passed many roadies fixing flats. Crowded ride, was nice to have the option of riding further into the shoulder schmutz.
Originally Posted by
mystolenbikes
I don't know how long your commute is but I have ridden my Hardrock as much as 35 miles on the street without any mods and it was great.
Or just get a straight handle bar and you'll be OK.
I'm fine on my commute (8 miles in, 14-22 miles home) but my hands were pretty achy after the 65 miles today.