[batty_110]

SS commuters rule. If you're worried about hills, just get a flip flop hub. You might have to get off the bike to change, but it just takes a second. Otherwise, I work at a bike shop, and Trek makes a pretty sweet commuter. Check out their Sport Urban 100 and 200. they have kinda crappy components, but good enough for a commuter!

 

[RhinofromWA]

This is what I commute on....

The Specialized HardRock....with lots of old DH parts and upgrades over the 4 or so years I have had it.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

I like the used beater idea, especially for a five mile haul...