Thats a great question Mike! You can start on any bike. I recommend a road style bike if you are able to have access to one. They are more efficient than mountain bikes. Once you start commuting on bicycle that five mile round trip will turn into trips to the store, library, ect. Thats how much you will enjoy this style of transportation. That being said, I know a lot of people who use mountain bikes everyday for years and years. Remember, no need to spend lots of money for a first bike!
I commute on a garneau sp4 hybrid with 35mm tires covered by fenders. I use a backpack instead of panniers, I'm just used to it I guess...for lights I run a cygolite metro 550 up front and a pdw danger zone and a cheaper blinkie on the back. here in Vancouver good locks are a must. I use an abus bordo 6000 folding lock (carried on the frame), an abus mini 40 u lock (backpack), AND a cable for the wheels and seat rails. Oh yeah, forgot to mention all the reflective tape I've put on the frame, she lights up real good at night!...LOVE MY BIKE!!!
If you're looking to buy a bike for commuting look for these things: mudguard mounts, rack mounts and ideally get a bike without quick releases. Things with quick releases are just easier to steal. Also get a d-lock. It'll attach right to your frame
Yeah, when I was commuting I had a similar set up. Rather than a race bike, I used a touring frame. Reynolds steel 951. Good stuff. But also, with the triple set up I was able to overcome some big hills, given the amount of stuff I was carrying. Luck
I commute (I started 2 years ago) a total of 20-22 miles everyday... and I love it!!!!!!. Something I´m missing in that list of accesories is a good, loud, noisy ring-bell.
Thanks for the information,I bike commute everyday and I agree that having panniers and a rack is a very useful thing to have. Sometimes I've carry a back pack but it gets uncomfortable specially if you ride for longer terms. TFS :)
Great question! The truth is any style of shifters work great. My bike happened to come with twist shifters so thats why I have them. There are tons of old school riders who still to this day prefer shifters mounted on the frame down tube. Anything will work if you are comfortable with the setup. I believe bar end shifters are a little better from other styles for the fact that they free up handle bar space to mount such things as lights, bells, ect.
Great video! Straight to the point. Nice images and good advices. I have been going to work with my mountain bike. Two things that discourage me are rain (I live in Costa Rica, it rains half the year) and carrying things in my back. I'll try to build a conmuter bike with your advices in mind. Thanks!
I enjoyed your video, I recently added a Bontrager rack to my Trek DS3 for commuting. The DS3 has the tapped mounting points for fenders and racks which is really helpful.
Hi Rafael, there are so many people who commute on a bicycle and need to be presentable when clocking on at work. Sweat is controlled by not pushing your body too hard on the ride and wearing breathable clothing. The natural breeze will evaporate a lot of the sweat. When arriving to work, school, ect, take some time to cool down. Try baby wipes or a wet paper towel to freshen up. Even a change of clothes is what a lot of professionals do.
Oh no doubt about that. SO glad you didn't get hurt or crash. So far still no major issues with mine. What snapped? Cable, lever or brake caliper? That shouldn't happen after a few months of wear. Might still be under the 30 day window to return it! Stay safe and see you out there.
this is great! i really appreciate your perspective coming from the mountain bike setup. most people don't make that leap. i also like that you show how you can make a great commuter from an inexpensive bicycle. the main difference on my bicycle is i don't use fenders...but then, i'm in southern california. :)
You changed to brifters (7, 8, 9 or 10 speed), good choice (not using the horrid plastic toggles for shifting that come on these Wal-mart bikes)? Watching craigslist these frames/bicycles are $40-100. What rear width do they have 130mm? Do you take off your fenders, late February/March, or keep them on year round. I am in Vegas and it almost never rains here, but this winter we did get some rainy weeks. One of the reasons I moved to Vegas has 4 inches of annual rain, hate snow and the wet. Love that we can ride year round, without taking the car to work the Soutwest.
You could try a couple of P-clips instead of the cable tie on the rack. Only pennies and will give you a sold mounting point. You can even get them with rubber/nylon inserts so they don't scratch the frame :)
them denali's are sharp lookin' bikes for the cheap! now if only the folks who put them together at them "big box" stores were certified bike mechanics, then they'd run as good as they look.
Nah, don't get fooled by the flashy frame. Usually these frames are low quality and the components on the bikes are the mere basics to keep down the cost. Heard so many people say their Walmart frames snapped in half, specially the Mongoose ones. And to buy a bike like this one and make it comfy and give it a bit of performance for commuting, you really need to spend about 200-300 more, which begs the question; Could I wait and buy a good quality bike (2nd hand even) from a bike shop instead? Also, there's always good deals to be found online, and you'll find you can always have a small test ride before purchase. Just make sure the frame is of a reputable manufacturer, it's the most expensive part, the rest can easily be replaced.
Nice vid, re tyres - I'd personally go for wider tyres (35+) and run them at a lower psi - more grip , more comfort. Better handling of surface imperfections, If the route is all road, I'd run slicks too. (more grip even in the wet). Skinny tyres are better for racing..
Nice Video indeed. I have a question, that i have a mountain bike , Btween Rockrider 5.0. is it possible to replace only the wheels to roadbike wheel so that i can get some speed on road ? if yes, how much would it cost .? Thanks in advance.
To hold my pant--cuffs? I cut the elastic-top off of old socks. Old socks are also great for detail-cleaning bicycles. Stretch them out...and you can get into places on your bike that get really grimy--and so tight that you can't stick your finger in. Really tiny-detail cleaning? Bamboo toothpicks. LOVE cleaning bikes. Keeps my wife happy when I'm futzing around in the garage working on bikes than sulking in the house.
I guess this must be a popular video ... For a sub 300 bike this is it. My question is do you still use this bike for commuting? If so how many miles have you put on it and what have you had to replace? As a side note, I don't understand why you used so many zip ties, google P-clamps.
in Europe we have something different under "commuting bikes", but never the less, instructional video. just for figures, how many miles do you commute? as a life long bicycle driver, only after moving to Holland can I say: if you think rear rack is a world of difference (which i fully believe after having no rack!), you will see that permanent paniers on the rack make even more difference!
Fenders and a rack don't cost that much and very easy to install. About $30.00 for each. Look for fenders with mounting posts that go around to different parts of the fender. This type of mounting system will help keep the fender sturdy. A good company for fenders is planet bike. I recommend racks that are mounted permanently. When commuting you don't want accessories moving all over during the ride.
Hi Cade! Love this vid and thank you so much for putting it together. I'm going to be buying a used bike this week & I sure wish you could go with me. Just as well though as you prob puke if you saw my bike budget. I wish I could pay $400 or more for a bike! As it is I'll have merely less than $200. Did I mention less? Seeking a road bike for commuting. Actually I've ridden for many years without knowing any of your tips like fenders! I'm in coastal FL where people are hit and killed on bikes wholesale. I like the idea of lights on the bike in the daytime - and lots of them. Thanks again & take care out there ~ Lynn XO
Do you find the road bike sitting position to be comfortable? When I get my bike, I want to find that balance between speed (power) and comfort. I like speed but I don't wanna go all out like that.
Thanks for the comment. Im almost positive any online cycle store can ship a bike to india. We live in the modern ages where anything is possible to ship.
hey man is it comfortable to use the reverse bar in that kindoff position for a long ride im kinda skeptical, will it cost mucc and what do u use for pumping air in your tires and how much psi to do use thnx
I'm not sure what you are meaning by "reverse bar"? I'm guessing you are talking about drop bars. Yes, drop bars are comfortable to ride for long lengths. People tour with that setup all the time. For air in tires, I have an air compressor at home and a small hand pump for the road. I run about 70 psi in my road bike tires. Thanks for the questions!
If your commuting with all those extra doo-dads, then you need to soften the PSI in your tires - especially if you're running road tires that go up to 120 psi. You might get less rolling resistance, but you as a commuter won't notice the extra efficiency because of the added weight, and the fact that you're not riding in a grand tour. If you lower the pressure, you'll gain a noticeable amount of traction, which is more desired in the case, because 1: you don't want to eat it, taking a sharp turn on your way to work and 2: you're carrying more valuables (presumably) in your pockets and saddle bags. Try 75-80 psi in those bad boys.
+Tyler Kruger I think you have it twisted. It the contrary because with all the added weight, your tires need the air support. Taking out air might cause damage and even less traction.
100psi is fine for commuting in rain, 110 in sunny weather. 120 if you skinny your bike and replace your shitty tyres for schwalbe slicks to train for the tour du France.
Is there an inexpensive road bike? I live in the US, so I know it is very hard to find, but is there such a thing? I do not want anything fancy... just something to get me rom point A to point B
Giordano Libero 1.6 and Vilano Shadow STI are both around the $400 mark and seem to get good reviews. Any bikes cheaper than these likely won't have integrated Shimano brake/shifters, they have the grip shifters like mountain bikes.
bikesdirect has cross road bikes which are perfect for commuting because they are stronger than a regular road bike and they run for about 400. Whatever you do do not by a department store bike.
REI actually has a pretty nice blue Novara road bike with carbon forks on sale for like $580 right now with included setup and 100 mile tuneup. You'd probably end up spending around $100 having a real bike shop fix a department store one.
I agree with the comments made so far. The department store bikes will usually not last years with daily riding. If you plan having an ultra reliable bicycle you will need to spend more money on bike than what I'm showing in my video above. A used bike is a great way to save money.
Cade Leavitt The average Huffy/Department store trash bike has a 75 mile life expectancy. It may be a lot less than that as many are assembled badly or will fall apart in less miles than that. I had a friend with a Walmart Mongoose that the hub cracked going over a curb. I have several decent bikes with many thousands of miles on it, my Bikesdirect Motobecane has 11000.
Thanks for watching my video. I hope it helped you with some ideas? 80's road bikes are awesome! You will just have to inspect and the hubs and crank to see if you need to update the bearings from over the years. Have fun, let me know how the bike comes out.
That bike is absolutely shite... but clearly loved and fully customized, I would ride the hell out of it myself. Nice spoken delivery, good information for beginners.
Plus points redeemed for ALSO having an MTB (any serious cyclist would) and a proper saddle bag. Get a phone mount, how do you live without Strava and podcasts?
@6:15: That chain and lock is almost worthless. I lost a bike that way. Get a good D-lock, with a shackle that goes through the frame AND the rear wheel.
You weird Americans and your "commuter" bicycles. This is a racing bike, and not even remotely close to comfortable for riding trough a city. At least you've fixed a rack and some mudguards on it.
Nationality was just an observation. I'm dutch, and from the comforts of bicycle infrastructure heaven/high horse, American and British cyclists are just not getting the communing part. But hope is on the horizon, tough, there is improvement. On the topic of the racing bike: Yes, you are right, these bikes are perfect for 100 km trips, but I surely hope that that's not your commute? Shouldn't you be taking the train or something? And I must not ride a lot? I've been riding a lot since I was old enough to drop my side wheels, an average of 15 some km a day for the last 10 or so years. If that isn't a lot I don't know what you're doing a day... That 100km commute maybe? But you are right, you can commute on or in everything, but if evolution applies to cyclists I can assure you that when commuting becomes a real thing around where you live, people will start riding different bikes. Here in the Netherlands, where in some places 75% of the people commute by bike, the bikes shown in this video only come out during the weekends. We have had 150 years of best practices in commuting bicycles and the result is a relaxes, upright, weight carrying bike that is indestructible. I do think, however, that these bikes are better if you still have to compete with car traffic and fight for your life. But when you get stuck in a traffic jam consisting of those of your own kind, this expensive shenanigans will only get annoying.
Thats a great question Mike! You can start on any bike. I recommend a road style bike if you are able to have access to one. They are more efficient than mountain bikes. Once you start commuting on bicycle that five mile round trip will turn into trips to the store, library, ect. Thats how much you will enjoy this style of transportation. That being said, I know a lot of people who use mountain bikes everyday for years and years. Remember, no need to spend lots of money for a first bike!
I commute on a garneau sp4 hybrid with 35mm tires covered by fenders. I use a backpack instead of panniers, I'm just used to it I guess...for lights I run a cygolite metro 550 up front and a pdw danger zone and a cheaper blinkie on the back. here in Vancouver good locks are a must. I use an abus bordo 6000 folding lock (carried on the frame), an abus mini 40 u lock (backpack), AND a cable for the wheels and seat rails. Oh yeah, forgot to mention all the reflective tape I've put on the frame, she lights up real good at night!...LOVE MY BIKE!!!
If you're looking to buy a bike for commuting look for these things: mudguard mounts, rack mounts and ideally get a bike without quick releases. Things with quick releases are just easier to steal.
Also get a d-lock. It'll attach right to your frame
Great comment, thanks!
Yeah, when I was commuting I had a similar set up. Rather than a race bike, I used a touring frame. Reynolds steel 951. Good stuff. But also, with the triple set up I was able to overcome some big hills, given the amount of stuff I was carrying.
Luck
I commute (I started 2 years ago) a total of 20-22 miles everyday... and I love it!!!!!!. Something I´m missing in that list of accesories is a good, loud, noisy ring-bell.
Thanks for the information,I bike commute everyday and I agree that having panniers and a rack is a very useful thing to have. Sometimes I've carry a back pack but it gets uncomfortable specially if you ride for longer terms. TFS :)
Great question! The truth is any style of shifters work great. My bike happened to come with twist shifters so thats why I have them. There are tons of old school riders who still to this day prefer shifters mounted on the frame down tube. Anything will work if you are comfortable with the setup. I believe bar end shifters are a little better from other styles for the fact that they free up handle bar space to mount such things as lights, bells, ect.
Great video! Straight to the point. Nice images and good advices. I have been going to work with my mountain bike. Two things that discourage me are rain (I live in Costa Rica, it rains half the year) and carrying things in my back. I'll try to build a conmuter bike with your advices in mind. Thanks!
I enjoyed your video, I recently added a Bontrager rack to my Trek DS3 for commuting. The DS3 has the tapped mounting points for fenders and racks which is really helpful.
Hi Rafael, there are so many people who commute on a bicycle and need to be presentable when clocking on at work. Sweat is controlled by not pushing your body too hard on the ride and wearing breathable clothing. The natural breeze will evaporate a lot of the sweat. When arriving to work, school, ect, take some time to cool down. Try baby wipes or a wet paper towel to freshen up. Even a change of clothes is what a lot of professionals do.
GMC Denali Road bike FTW. Under $200, built with a sturdy frame and fully upgradable. Well over 1000 city miles on mine and still going.
Oh no doubt about that. SO glad you didn't get hurt or crash. So far still no major issues with mine. What snapped? Cable, lever or brake caliper? That shouldn't happen after a few months of wear. Might still be under the 30 day window to return it! Stay safe and see you out there.
Some great info!! Looking to get back to cycle commuting. Thanks for sharing!!
this is great! i really appreciate your perspective coming from the mountain bike setup. most people don't make that leap. i also like that you show how you can make a great commuter from an inexpensive bicycle. the main difference on my bicycle is i don't use fenders...but then, i'm in southern california. :)
You changed to brifters (7, 8, 9 or 10 speed), good choice (not using the horrid plastic toggles for shifting that come on these Wal-mart bikes)? Watching craigslist these frames/bicycles are $40-100. What rear width do they have 130mm?
Do you take off your fenders, late February/March, or keep them on year round. I am in Vegas and it almost never rains here, but this winter we did get some rainy weeks. One of the reasons I moved to Vegas has 4 inches of annual rain, hate snow and the wet.
Love that we can ride year round, without taking the car to work the Soutwest.
You could try a couple of P-clips instead of the cable tie on the rack. Only pennies and will give you a sold mounting point. You can even get them with rubber/nylon inserts so they don't scratch the frame :)
them denali's are sharp lookin' bikes for the cheap! now if only the folks who put them together at them "big box" stores were certified bike mechanics, then they'd run as good as they look.
Nah, don't get fooled by the flashy frame.
Usually these frames are low quality and the components on the bikes are the mere basics to keep down the cost.
Heard so many people say their Walmart frames snapped in half, specially the Mongoose ones.
And to buy a bike like this one and make it comfy and give it a bit of performance for commuting, you really need to spend about 200-300 more, which begs the question;
Could I wait and buy a good quality bike (2nd hand even) from a bike shop instead?
Also, there's always good deals to be found online, and you'll find you can always have a small test ride before purchase.
Just make sure the frame is of a reputable manufacturer, it's the most expensive part, the rest can easily be replaced.
Nice vid, re tyres - I'd personally go for wider tyres (35+) and run them at a lower psi - more grip , more comfort. Better handling of surface imperfections, If the route is all road, I'd run slicks too. (more grip even in the wet). Skinny tyres are better for racing..
Nice Video indeed. I have a question, that i have a mountain bike , Btween Rockrider 5.0. is it possible to replace only the wheels to roadbike wheel so that i can get some speed on road ? if yes, how much would it cost .? Thanks in advance.
To hold my pant--cuffs? I cut the elastic-top off of old socks. Old socks are also great for detail-cleaning bicycles. Stretch them out...and you can get into places on your bike that get really grimy--and so tight that you can't stick your finger in. Really tiny-detail cleaning? Bamboo toothpicks. LOVE cleaning bikes. Keeps my wife happy when I'm futzing around in the garage working on bikes than sulking in the house.
nice work with the fendors! that would've left me scratching my head for sure
aren't the things you put in the side carrying bag going to pull you to that side? isn't it harder to keep straight ?
My biggest question is how do you decide what bikes to let go when you have too many and they're all great bikes?!?
I guess this must be a popular video ... For a sub 300 bike this is it. My question is do you still use this bike for commuting? If so how many miles have you put on it and what have you had to replace? As a side note, I don't understand why you used so many zip ties, google P-clamps.
Congratulations on the cycling tour in the vein we have together Estradeirosdebike da Bahia
I appreciate your enthusiasm for the video.
in Europe we have something different under "commuting bikes", but never the less, instructional video.
just for figures, how many miles do you commute?
as a life long bicycle driver, only after moving to Holland can I say: if you think rear rack is a world of difference (which i fully believe after having no rack!), you will see that permanent paniers on the rack make even more difference!
I live in Southern California and does not snow here and hardly rains, so you suggest no fenders or should I for the few days it rains? Thanks.
Awesome and informative video. Thank!
@samuel, i find riding a hybrid bike with tribars is more comfortable, however u dont get as much speed. so i have both hybrid and road.
you can get a clamp from planet bike that will mount to your seatpost and rack way more sturdy than zipties .
Is that bike still being used, I remember the Denali as a WalMart item. I'm just wondering if they are decent
Fenders and a rack don't cost that much and very easy to install. About $30.00 for each. Look for fenders with mounting posts that go around to different parts of the fender. This type of mounting system will help keep the fender sturdy. A good company for fenders is planet bike. I recommend racks that are mounted permanently. When commuting you don't want accessories moving all over during the ride.
Hi Cade! Love this vid and thank you so much for putting it together. I'm going to be buying a used bike this week & I sure wish you could go with me. Just as well though as you prob puke if you saw my bike budget. I wish I could pay $400 or more for a bike! As it is I'll have merely less than $200. Did I mention less? Seeking a road bike for commuting. Actually I've ridden for many years without knowing any of your tips like fenders! I'm in coastal FL where people are hit and killed on bikes wholesale. I like the idea of lights on the bike in the daytime - and lots of them. Thanks again & take care out there ~ Lynn XO
You can buy a seat post clamp with rack mounting, check with Amazon.
Thanks brother! I hope there will be more videos in the near future.
Awesome video, some great tips on here. Thanks!
Hi James, thanks for watching the video!
Man, great video, i did something similar to my mountain bike to turn it to a comute bike, the only situation is that the frame is very heavy.
Regards
Do you find the road bike sitting position to be comfortable? When I get my bike, I want to find that balance between speed (power) and comfort. I like speed but I don't wanna go all out like that.
Thanks for the comment. Im almost positive any online cycle store can ship a bike to india. We live in the modern ages where anything is possible to ship.
I like this video just for the 70's porn music intro!
Great video. Thanks for the info.
nice set up
How much for the fenders and the rear rack? Easy to install?
For sure, I was like "look over there!" and next thing you know Im down the road on his bike.
hey man is it comfortable to use the reverse bar in that kindoff position for a long ride im kinda skeptical, will it cost mucc and what do u use for pumping air in your tires and how much psi to do use thnx
I'm not sure what you are meaning by "reverse bar"? I'm guessing you are talking about drop bars. Yes, drop bars are comfortable to ride for long lengths. People tour with that setup all the time. For air in tires, I have an air compressor at home and a small hand pump for the road. I run about 70 psi in my road bike tires. Thanks for the questions!
I want to start biking to work, about 5 mile round trip, what bike do you recommend?
nice video!
I want to commute to work in a bike also, but there is something that I can't figure out:
how to get rid of sweat? :-b
Cool bike man. Also in Utah cheers :)
FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!!
Thanks...it was very nicely detailed. I wonder if somebody can help me get a bicycle from US to India....
Thanks this video was really helpful
Real nice review, thanks!
7:12 that's a nice dog collar ;-)
If your commuting with all those extra doo-dads, then you need to soften the PSI in your tires - especially if you're running road tires that go up to 120 psi. You might get less rolling resistance, but you as a commuter won't notice the extra efficiency because of the added weight, and the fact that you're not riding in a grand tour. If you lower the pressure, you'll gain a noticeable amount of traction, which is more desired in the case, because 1: you don't want to eat it, taking a sharp turn on your way to work and 2: you're carrying more valuables (presumably) in your pockets and saddle bags. Try 75-80 psi in those bad boys.
+Tyler Kruger I think you have it twisted. It the contrary because with all the added weight, your tires need the air support. Taking out air might cause damage and even less traction.
100psi is fine for commuting in rain,
110 in sunny weather.
120 if you skinny your bike and replace your shitty tyres for schwalbe slicks to train for the tour du France.
Thanks for shairing.
*Sharing.
Look good I like it
Is there an inexpensive road bike? I live in the US, so I know it is very hard to find, but is there such a thing? I do not want anything fancy... just something to get me rom point A to point B
Giordano Libero 1.6 and Vilano Shadow STI are both around the $400 mark and seem to get good reviews. Any bikes cheaper than these likely won't have integrated Shimano brake/shifters, they have the grip shifters like mountain bikes.
bikesdirect has cross road bikes which are perfect for commuting because they are stronger than a regular road bike and they run for about 400. Whatever you do do not by a department store bike.
REI actually has a pretty nice blue Novara road bike with carbon forks on sale for like $580 right now with included setup and 100 mile tuneup. You'd probably end up spending around $100 having a real bike shop fix a department store one.
I agree with the comments made so far. The department store bikes will usually not last years with daily riding. If you plan having an ultra reliable bicycle you will need to spend more money on bike than what I'm showing in my video above. A used bike is a great way to save money.
Cade Leavitt The average Huffy/Department store trash bike has a 75 mile life expectancy. It may be a lot less than that as many are assembled badly or will fall apart in less miles than that. I had a friend with a Walmart Mongoose that the hub cracked going over a curb. I have several decent bikes with many thousands of miles on it, my Bikesdirect Motobecane has 11000.
thank you that was really helpful :)
Thanks for watching my video. I hope it helped you with some ideas? 80's road bikes are awesome! You will just have to inspect and the hubs and crank to see if you need to update the bearings from over the years. Have fun, let me know how the bike comes out.
Thank you
"i went ahead and utilized it".. don't ya mean you took it?
That bike is absolutely shite... but clearly loved and fully customized, I would ride the hell out of it myself. Nice spoken delivery, good information for beginners.
Plus points redeemed for ALSO having an MTB (any serious cyclist would) and a proper saddle bag. Get a phone mount, how do you live without Strava and podcasts?
Why twist shifters????!!!!
Vegas cyclist brothers!
Cable ties... its not hard to get a spanner or sockett, AND UNDO A NUT OR BOLT! do it once, do it properly!!!!!
@6:15: That chain and lock is almost worthless. I lost a bike that way. Get a good D-lock, with a shackle that goes through the frame AND the rear wheel.
nice video but that walmart shit is really fucked up
not a commuter bike more like a racing frame must have shoe horned them mud guards on
Poor Mr. Goldberg.
Schwinn phocus. 300$
From a Dutch point of view this is sooooo wrong in every aspect......
Why
Not to be rude but this bikes junk but it's a nice setup
Gara ng bycicle
Etc. Not ect
You weird Americans and your "commuter" bicycles. This is a racing bike, and not even remotely close to comfortable for riding trough a city. At least you've fixed a rack and some mudguards on it.
Nationality was just an observation. I'm dutch, and from the comforts of bicycle infrastructure heaven/high horse, American and British cyclists are just not getting the communing part. But hope is on the horizon, tough, there is improvement.
On the topic of the racing bike: Yes, you are right, these bikes are perfect for 100 km trips, but I surely hope that that's not your commute? Shouldn't you be taking the train or something? And I must not ride a lot? I've been riding a lot since I was old enough to drop my side wheels, an average of 15 some km a day for the last 10 or so years. If that isn't a lot I don't know what you're doing a day... That 100km commute maybe?
But you are right, you can commute on or in everything, but if evolution applies to cyclists I can assure you that when commuting becomes a real thing around where you live, people will start riding different bikes. Here in the Netherlands, where in some places 75% of the people commute by bike, the bikes shown in this video only come out during the weekends. We have had 150 years of best practices in commuting bicycles and the result is a relaxes, upright, weight carrying bike that is indestructible.
I do think, however, that these bikes are better if you still have to compete with car traffic and fight for your life. But when you get stuck in a traffic jam consisting of those of your own kind, this expensive shenanigans will only get annoying.
This bike is junk get something good