Originally Posted by
Wheatstraw
Undertook my first commute ever this morning and had perfect weather for it--60s, cloudy but not threatening. 7 or so miles from Crown Heights, Brooklyn to the Flatiron area of Manhattan. Plenty of zippy brakeless wonders coming over the Williamsburg Bridge, but I was happy to see a lot of beaters to match my own hardtail (I'm really gonna need something a little better suited to urban riding)...
Nicely done!
Your hardtail (I am assuming it is a mountain bike) is most likely a fine commuting choice. Swap out the tires for some puncture resistant slicks, mount some fenders and a rack, get a set of panniers, add lights, you're good to go!