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Originally Posted by ZeroID
I should ride to work, only 10 km or so and I have the bike but last time I nearly got bowled by a car. Should buy an MTB so I can do the footpaths, the thin rimmed road bike is not so good on the rough stuff. It's quick but not very sturdy.
Also might solve my parking problem.
Good on ya Warren, keep it up, you'll get there. 
( Now you're making me feel guilty  ) |
I think the thing you want is called a city bike. Basically the frame is a bit of a cross between a racer and a mountain bike with heavy rims but large profile smoothish tyres. So you don't have too much rolling friction but can still handle a few bumps and some dirt.