What bike do you commute with?

[SalsaMTB]

I commute on a KHS CX200. It's a cross frame, built up with cross wheel/tires, and fenders. I carry a backpack, but I could put a rear rack mounted to my seatpost. I love my commuter. It has a knobby tire because the roads here are awful and it help smooth things out and helps with the gravel. It's still makes for a quicker ride though because they're skinnies. I've found the cross setup to be ideal for the type of ride I have.

[HappyAnika]

I ride my road bike, Trek 1500 WSD. My commute is 40 miles round trip on mostly country roads and/or a 65 mph hwy with a nice wide shoulder (plus some neighborhood and bike path riding). I bring just about everything I need to work the day before so I can stash just a few things in my camel back. I'm looking forward to the day when I live closer to work and can justify buying a hybrid and outfitting with panniers. I'm in the process of cleaning up my old neglected hand-me-down mtb to use for errands in town.

[CorsairMac]

I ride my current road bike of choice: right now that would be the new Trek 1000 WSD. I don't use panniers, I use a backpack but I don't have to carry a laptop, just change of clothes and lunch. It's also big enough stop at the store for a few simple items. I was riding my Peugeot in the winter with bigger tires but the bike is really too big for me. I"m thinking I may put smooth tires on the MTB and ride that this winter......I just don't want to be on skinny tires on the ice. but it's not winter yet so I don't have to decide right now! LOL

[GLC1968]

Wow...so much variety out there!

Thanks for all the information, everyone. I've been commuting on my road bike, but I really don't think it's a good idea. My husband has a rural commute and I'm very jealous! I don't ride through downtown, but I do ride very heavily traveled roads where there is a lot of debris and a lot of construction.

Anyway, I found my new commuter! I just purchased a mint condition 2004 Terry Classic for a great price!! She ships out on Thursday and I cannot wait to meet her! (Yes, I bought a bike sight-unseen...sue me! ) This bike will be both my commuter for now and my touring bike for later (once DH and I get that part of our cycling careers underway).

[emily_in_nc]

Anyway, I found my new commuter! I just purchased a mint condition 2004 Terry Classic for a great price!! She ships out on Thursday and I cannot wait to meet her! (Yes, I bought a bike sight-unseen...sue me! ) This bike will be both my commuter for now and my touring bike for later (once DH and I get that part of our cycling careers underway).

That's great! I am so glad you found a Terry Classic like you wanted. Hope you enjoy it!

Emily