Quote Originally Posted by kcmpls View Post
What I'm scared of is things like getting a flat and being late for work, having some other mechanical issue I can't fix and being late for work...
These things can easily happen if you drive, too. Presumably, one knows how to change a car tire should one get a flat tire. It's alot easier to change a flat on a bike. Please take a basic class so that you are prepared.

When I commuted, I left early so that I would have plenty of time to change and get ready for work once I got to the office. Only once in 6 years did I have a flat tire on my bike.

I had two flat tires and three other mechanical issues with my car when I drove, and I didn't drive much.