Quote Originally Posted by surgtech1956 View Post
Question for the commuters, do you have a bike you just use for commuting? I want to start commuting to work in the spring and don't know if I want to ride a brand new bike to work and leave it locked to a bike rack.
I do have a bike that I bought new for commuting. It's a 2005 flat bar road bike, a Felt SR-81, outfitted with a rack, panniers, and lights (in season). I wanted something upright, comfortable, dependable, and speedy. I leave it locked to a rack in a (somewhat) guarded parking garage, so it's pretty safe, although I take computers, lights and stuff off the bike in the a.m. I didn't buy top-of-the-line for my commuter, but I bought mid-grade. I guess it really depends on how safe your parking area is and what your situation is for riding.