My Daily Commute Is Only 1.7 Miles, And Only Uphill Coming Home [View all]

I roll in, and ride home. Kicks my butt, or more correctly thighs, but I'm not giving in or giving up.

Debating whether I'll buy an über-lightweight carbon fiber racer like a Specialized Roubaix, an electric assist bike, or get an electric assist conversion for my commuter.

Right now, I'm riding my older Schwinn racer, but I'm not sure the gearing is really ideal for the hills. Need to get the fenders on my commuter, Kona Dew, and it is a better hill climber.

It was pretty wet this morning, but I've got rainpants so I won't be dissuaded by weather.