Quote Originally Posted by steinspinne View Post
Has anyone spent money on a nice new bike only for it to be primarily a commuter?

Do people even put clipless pedals on hybrids? Or their commuters? Or hybrids being used as commuters?
Yes, I spent a LOT of money on my commuting bike. But my philosophy is, this is the bike that I ride every day. Why not ride a nice one? I have a secure bike room to lock it in at work, though, so theft is not a worry.

I don't have clipless pedals on my commuting bike, because I ride in traffic and must make frequent quick stops. I tried clipless when I first commuted, and promptly tipped over when a car came roaring out of a parking garage and I couldn't unclip when I stopped suddenly.

I did have clipless pedals on my hybrid before I commuted with it and before I got a road bike, when the hybrid was my only pleasure bike. So don't feel weird about putting clipless pedals on a hybrid if they will work in your commuting situation.

Have fun with the new bike, and good luck in college! Oh, to be young again...