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Originally Posted by CJFusco
CHILDREN!
I step away from the computer for an hour and this is what happens?!?
I will turn this car around. I swear to God I will...
Ok back on topic. Thinking carefully about things, the ability to jump a curb or ride through a lawn from time to time might come up in my commute. Would a decent road bike have this ability? I have had extensive experience with mountain bikes in the past, but know next-to-nothing about a road bike's capabilities.
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Depends on the road bike. Touring bikes generally will have wheels built to take that kind of abuse. A typical "road bike" will not. But it also depends on the rider, the tires, etc. In general a wider tire will give you not only a more comfy ride but also provide more protection for commuting hazards. A typical road bike however will have constraints on the tire width due to the rim and the brakes, and possibly the frame.
For a short commute like you're talking, I'd worry less about the bike and more about logistics and how you're going to carry stuff. I personally hate having a backpack or messenger back when I'm riding - I'd rather have a rear rack and use panniers and/or rear bag. But others are fine with it. The other issue it at work - is there a shower, how to get clothes there to change into, or can you get by riding in your work clothes. Depends on the particular situation.
Sounds like you should just get a decent used mtb and put some slicks on it. You can probably mount a Blackburn rear rack and you'll be all set.