Wanted to share my commuter. It’s pretty quick but also comfortable. Durable too. I use the frame bag for carrying my phone/gloves and flask of hot coffee and a back pack for my lunch as it doesn’t weigh much. Hope everyone has a safe commute on Monday morning 👍🏻

Surly Preamble
Planet X On one handle bars
Ergon ga3 grips
Race face Chester pedals
Charge spoon saddle
Topeak midloader 4.5 frame bag
Topeak aero large saddle bag
SKS fenders
Schwalbe marathon green guard 700x35c
Micro shift Acolyte 1×8 derailer/shifter
Cat eye amp 400 front light
Cat eye rear light battery powered
Planet X re chargeable rear light

I’ve tried a rear rack and panniers and I like them for touring but prefer a frame bag and light back pack for my 3-5 mile hilly commute as it only takes 15-30 mins route/traffic/energy levels dependent.
I tried some wider more supple tyres but they felt very “draggy” and sluggish so went back to the tried and true marathons