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Bikes: 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0, 2001 Specialized Sirrus Pro, Kona Lava Dome, Raleigh hardtail converted to commuter, 87 Takara steel road bike, 2008 Trek Soho
Originally Posted by
RVD72
miles.
BIKE
I have been riding my mountain bike. My clipless pedals are in the shoe so I don't have the change shoes. I also just feel that it's easier to ride my mountain bike to work.
Should I get a new commuter bike? Should I just swap out the tires to more commuter friendly tires (i.e. 26x1.25 tires)? Should I just ride my road bike and be happier? However, if I ride my road bike, I will definitely be wearing full cycling attire and changing in the office. It's just weird riding with street clothes and wearing clipless pedals riding a road bike.
My two main commuter bikes are converted hard tails. Replaced the forks with rigid and put on 1.5's. One of the bikes runs studs in the winter. Both bikes have racks and fenders.
As for lights, you can get 200+ lumens these days for around $30 but then it helps to have a rechargeable AA system.
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