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pros:
cons:
From your con list, the only one that is actually true in my opinion is:
(which is mostly a problem due to cars on the road)
All the other ones either simply aren't true, or are only an issue if you're starting out and haven't figured out what's important yet.
The sweat thing is important imo. I don't want to show up to work or school or whatever drenched in sweat. Sometimes it's too hot outside, or you have to ride against too strong a wind, or the terrain on your route is difficult. Either way you can easily arrive at your destination soaking wet. Unless you have an e-bike, there is no easy or convenient solution for that ç. A very real consideration that most certainly has made me not choose my bike on many occasions.
While we're on the topic of wet, weather is also an important consideration. Keeping yourself protected against the rain on a bike is not easy.
Somehow I've managed to commute to work on a bike year round for 10 years now, and I'm in a customer-facing role.
When it rains I wear rain clothes (jacket, rain pants and over-shoes). I also have full fenders and a chainguard on my bike.
If necessary, I ride in cycling clothes, carry my work clothes and some deodorant in a pannier, and quickly dry off and change in the bathroom when I arrive. It takes 5 minutes.