my commute is 2.4 miles and 400 some odd feet of elevation.

this bike weighs 18.5 lbs, and i don't need to carry anything with me most days, though i choose to sometimes.

i have other bikes that i sometimes commute on but as they stand now this is my weapon of choice. 38/16 gearing means i can fight my way up the hill but i spin out around 80% of the speed i really would normally cruise at.