With all of the snow we've had this winter, mountain biking hasn't been an option. I've still been getting out on the trails on snowshoes and XC skis, but I needed to fill the cycling void. The solution - start commuting to work by bicycle. With a 27 mile round trip commute, I'll be able to stay in shape until the trails open up.The first step was to convert one of the bikes in my stable to a foul weather commuter bike. The perfect choice was my Soma Juice 29er. This bike been collecting dust since a nasty crash on the trails last summer (operator error/incompetence).
I swapped out the RockShox Reba fork and the Thudbuster seatpost and I had fully rigid bike I could use for commuting. Although I'm still running the knobbies, pedaling every inch of the ride, I'm awaiting shipment of some more appropriate commuter tires - Schwalbe Marathon Cross and Schwalbe Marathon Winter (studded). I'll probably use the Marathon Winter tires until the warm weather returns.
For lights, I'm using a Light & Motion Arc Li-Ion on the handlebar. In addition, I have a Dinotte 200L LED light mounted on my helmet. For a tail light, it's a Planet Bike Superflash, a very bright flashing LED with a great price.
Until I get the skinnier tires mounted, I'm using some SKS clip-on fenders. They give the bike an aggressive motocross look, but these will be replaced soon with some SKS full coverage fenders.
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