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Whilst I think in general humans consume too much, a second dedicated commuter bike will mean you consume less in the long run - especially since it will mean if one bike is unridable for some reason, you've got a backup.
I've got an SUB of my own and was really afraid I'd get buyer's remorse ... instead, I ended up selling my car.
http://probicycle.com/uticyclist/sj_xtracycle_s.jpg
Since then, Trek's come out with a rather nifty Transport -- yes, the price tag challenges the "oh, get a beater and just ride it" -- but a well designed utilitarian bike really *is* useful and does the stuff that it's hard to do on a "regular" bike.
http://bicyclecenter.biz/images/libr...trans_11_m.jpg
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For a commute that long, you really don't want to have to deal with a backpack, and that means you want luggage ... and that means you need a new (-to-you, at least) bike with a metal frame. :)
I'm in a very similar boat right now. I may just spring for that commuter this year...
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that Trek Transport is SAWEET!!!! Oh my, I think I'm in love...
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How does the Trek Transport compare to the Surly Big Dummy and the Kona Ute?
