Hi

I commute about 9-12 miles each way, depending if I have school or have to go to work. I use my '03 Trek 1200 road bike to commute, and it's fine. I do live in Chicago, so it's all street riding. I did have a string of 3 flats in a week, so I upgraded my rear tire to kevlar. I have a continental ultra gatorskin on the front. I also put on a fender so I don't get the mud streak when it rains. Other than that, I carry what I need for the bike and day in my freakin' sweet Timbuk2 medium messenger bag. I started commuting about 6 weeks ago, and love it. I ride rain or shine.