Suggestions for buying a bike for commuting
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For a long (25mile each way) commute, what kind of bike should I look at?

What bike+equipment for a long daily urban commute?

How do I change a road bike into a commuter bike?

Relative efficiency of different commute bike setups

Equipping a commuter bike

What is the narrowest tire you would use for commuting?

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