Originally Posted by
canyoneagle
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!
Great ideas all--even though it torpedoes my desire for a shiny new bike (and yes to the mtb)! Now it's just time to figure out WHICH puncture resistant slicks/fenders/rack to go with. Search function, here I come...