Quote Originally Posted by MartianDestiny View Post
What makes for a fast roadie though makes for a poor "true" commuter though (no room for fenders, poor clearance for wider tires, aero/forward positioning, no way in heck you want to lock it somewhere, no rack mounts, etc). You'll have to choose your compromise based on your goals for commuting and riding for fitness.
To each his own. My commuter is a relatively fast roadie (well - its a fast roadie with a heavy duty wheelset and gatorskins on, which makes it a somewhat slightly less fast roadie). I have fenders - no they aren't full fenders, yes they still keep my feet dry and my back dry. Could I mount full fenders - yes if I felt like it, with some modifications, but I've seen too many people break them too easily, so I stay with race blades. I don't need a rack - I use a messenger bag. I don't feel the need for wide tires. It's also my winter training bike, aka rain bike. I'm happy with this setup and don't feel the need to have a "true commuter".