My wonderful Ruby went flat on me this morning as I was leaving for work. So I pulled out my mtb bike/winter commuter for the ride to work. Now this bike is not the ideal commuter but has been good enough. But oh my gosh how I suffered through the ride. I know the Ruby is a much MUCH nicer ride but now I know how spoiled I have become.

I'm looking for a second bike. Primarily as a winter commuter and have settled on a cyclocross type bike. I also have the need for a "cheaper" ride to take places I would have to lock the bike up unattened. I won't period, lock the Ruby up any place I can't keep an eye on it!

I was thinking about going kinda custom with a cross bike, but then I'd have two pricey bike I would be very uneasy about locking up. So I've decided to go stock, but do I go low end thinking it may well be stolen at some point or have a more positive attitude and go middle of the road.

So am I just totally spoiled and want a good ride or do I just get the minimum and deal with it? bikerHen