[QUOTE=looie;9813428]Pro:


Con:
* The ride is only 9 miles each way. I think 12 or 15 each way might be perfect.
* I'm still pretty slow. Typically takes me 35 minutes. I'd like to get it well under 30.



according to Ride the city my commute is:
Total distance: 9.7 miles
Time estimate: 58 to 78 mins.

and takes me 47 to 50 mins. You are not slow you ride pretty fast, well I must admit, going over the Brooklyn bridge slow me down alot, I sometimes need to stop and drink and wipe my sweat.