We have talked about our road bikes and mountain bikes that we're getting, posting links to show off our new joys, but what about our work horses, our commuter bang around the block bikes. What does everyone ride? Do you take car of her well, or is she just something to use and abuse.

Right now I'm riding an old cromo bike that I picked up cheap when I got into Ontario. I tend to be cruel, leaving her outside, not cleaning and lubing her often. She's not very comfy or fast, but I've used her for a few months and I'll be taking her to the pawnshop in the next few days (I feel like I'm taking a neglected dog to the SPCA, I just hope that someone who the bike will better fit finds her).

And next week I'll be heading home to Halifax where my green beauty will be waiting for me. She was my first mountain bike (was replaced last winter), and I used her for trails, road and commuting for the last few years. She has slowly developed into a commuter with light mounts and fenders. The last step was putting the slicks on her. I still lover her though, she was a good entry level mtn bike, and still has a solid aluminum frame and feels better to ride than most commuters that I could get out there (though she was never particularly aggressive on the trail). When I get home I'll take her out, lube her up, and maybe even change out all the cables to get her ready for the mucky riding in the fall.