I don't see why when people ask for a commuting bike to use all year round, people recommend racing bikes. Get the right tool for the job.
I don't see why people can't just put their recommendation in and let the OP make the decision! Ultimately it's their choice!
Both bikes I haven't even considered. How would the Genesis be on the hills, would steel be heavier but smoother?
Weight isn't everything, but you are looking at around 10kg for the equilibrium. I do a 10 mile commute in 30mins, one day I put around 20kg of books in my pannier bags for a laugh, took me 3 mins longer! The cycling industry is so focused towards weight, this is because it's driven by racing. We are not racers and even if we where, it would be like an rally racer driving around in a rally car all day, it's not practical.
Everyone can, but this is a forum (discussion board). I'm sure the OP wants opinions, otherwise he would just look at a list of bike names.
Only suggested the Boardman based on the distances you're considering going. If you're doing a 40 mile daily commute and then thinking of doing 60 miles other days you probably want something light with a decent spec. Boardmans are good value for money and I know from 1st hand experience that the components will take year round hammer with a semi-decent cleaning ritual. The only thing with the Boardman is no rack option (so it would be rucksack for work gear etc...) and raceguards. If you want other options for carrying luggage then the Boardman wouldn't be your best choice.
You comment helped his cause how? It was just a gripe about people putting in "road bike" recommendations with me copied in? Why not start a new topic about "Why do people recommend road bikes when people want commuting bike recommendations" if you want to discuss that? Then the OP will get the suggestions he wants without the distraction of someone wanting to discuss a separate topic!
That is a good idea!
I can't see how it's perfect for the job. I can understand that it is possible to do the job on one, but perfect, I doubt. Anyway, don't want to derail this thread http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/recommendation-on-bikes.133593/
