Disadvantages of a racing bike for commute

[dele]

Hey guys, posting here and in the commuting section (if that's allowed) to get both sides of the story.

I would like to know if there are specifically any disadvantages, or practical reasons NOT to be riding a race bike for commutes and the weekend blast.

For example, I know that the bike I'm looking at http://www.cube.eu/en/road/road-race/litening-super-hpc-pro/ is completely unnecessary/over-specced/overkill/ridiculous for what I want it for which is to commute to work 3/4 times a week 8 miles each way.

However, the question I'm asking is, despite already knowing it's not being used as intended, if I like everything about the bike and I simply 'want' it, are there any practical reasons that this would be a bad decision?

Take the cost out of the equation for the time being please, and risk of theft is low as it's only being stored securely at work and then at home.


Much appreciate any feedback

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[raindog]

Only thing I can think of is having to get dressed up in "real" biking kit twice a day just to go to and from work. I mean, you couldn't really ride that with your jeans tucked into your socks, could you?

If I still had to commute by bike, I'd use a beat-up old hybrid or something. Or a flat-barred fixed wheel if it wasn't too hilly.

 

[subaqua]

just do it. try and avoid potholes as they don't do much good to big fat MTB wheels. its your bike and if you are happy then thats all that really matters.

 

[Norm]

Closing this duplicate as it's already running in Commuting.