for a 50 daily commute, a few items my make the trip more enjoyable.
1- Windshield for the Bugs and the Cold, rain can feel like BB's hitting you at highway speed. If your hands are sensitive to the cold many windschields offer good protection.
2- Storage of some type for the road goodies, rain suit, maps, extra gloves, scarf, tool kit, flashlight, cell phone, etc.
3-Adequate clothing and lighting so others can see you, espically in the rear, espically at night.
Lighter bikes are great in city driving, but if your on the expressway a lot, make sure you bike is strong enough for highway speeds, heavy enough to handle wind gusts from other veichles as well as mother nature.
Hope I didn't ramble on too much.
Jim
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