Originally Posted by
vaticdart
My preference would be for a touring bike, so that I would have the option of carrying panniers comfortably (most road and CX bikes can carry panniers, but their more compact geometry makes them wobbly in windy descents), and be able to mount studded tires when necessary.
I commute with a CX bike carrying panniers and have not noticed any wobbliness in windy descents. If you are not going to tour, why carry around the extra weight of a touring bike? A CX bike can accommodate wide tires, studded tires, full fenders, rack and panniers and make great commuters as well as fun weekend bikes.