Which type of bike for me?

[Blueberry]

. . . faster than a speeding bullet?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lillian...7605568080842/

That's too funny!!

On the flip side, heel strike w/ rear panniers might be an issue, depending on your frame geometry and the design of your rear rack. It took me quite a bit of research to find something that would work on my bike. It's not impossible, you just have to choose carefully.

On a Friday?? Ours have a pretty long wheel base - so I don't think it would be a problem (haven't actually toured or commuted on them, though - they are our fast-ish bikes for now).

CA