The Fat Guy In The Back
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Posts: 2,532
Bikes: '81 Panasonic Sport, '02 Giant Boulder SE, '08 Felt S32, '10 Diamondback Insight RS, '10 Windsor Clockwork, '15 Kestrel Evoke 3.0, '19 Salsa Mukluk
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Last week I rode my hybrid set up for commuting the entire week. It has all the normal commuter goodies like fenders, a rack, lights, frame pump, Airzound, etc.
This week the weather was drier so I rode my carbon road bike. No fenders or accessories, so I carried my stuff in my backpack. No doubt this bike is faster, especially on hills and when fighting wind. Probably saved myself at least 20 minutes on a 22 mile commute (not many stop lights.)
That being said, I own a variety of different bikes for a variety of different purposes. I like them all. On a particular day I'll ride the one that best matches the elements, the load I'm hauling and my mood. They all get me to work, and they all get me home.
Ride what you like. Who cares if your bike wouldn't work for someone else, or vice-versa.