Using cx bike as a commuter proved its worth yesterday. I had an errand after work, and I took a route I haven't used in a while, which, because of construction and flooding, had me riding on pavement, rutted and muddy construction roads, river rocks, hopping curbs, and then back to pavement. The bike handled like a sturdy, responsive road bike on pavement, and churned over the mud, curbs and rocks like a mountain bike. What a blast! And all because I opted to bike to a dentist appointment!