Is commuting by bike in my future?

[7rider]

SOOOOO..... In thinking about this, let me ask you: how many use a hybrid/commuter bike to ride, and how many use a road bike? I'd prefer to use my road bike. Much better condition, etc. But how is a backpack on one of those? I don't anticipate doing errands on the bike. LOVE the idea of taking my bike!!!! Yeehaw!

Wow. Good luck with the job interview! Exciting times!!! Let us know how it goes.

I don't ride my "good" road bike to work. I have a dedicated flat bar road bike for the task. I did that for a few reasons.
1. As someone else mentioned: fear of bike-jacking for my ride.
2. I prefer the heads-up position offered by the flat bars for my in-city commute.
3. The flatbar bike accepts a rear rack, so I can attach panniers.
4. It's got beefier tires for urban-commando riding.

When I commuted with a pack, rather than the panniers, I used the REI singular bag (http://www.rei.com/product/738793). Since it puts the weight a bit lower on the back, I found it to be less "top heavy" than a backpack. It was more comfortable than a Timbuk2-style courier bag (for me). Since I now have trouble with a herniated disc in my neck, I don't put anything over my shoulder if I can help it, and I just use the panniers.

[mountainchick]

Right now I only commute home, but its about 35 miles and I do it on my road bike. I just leave my car and clothes at work and take the train in the next day.

When I ride home I use my CamelBack...but its the slim one that basically just holds the bladder with a small slit pocket that I put my keys and I.D in.

Good luck with everything!