Originally Posted by
redblueye
I have no need for a rack and if weather isn't looking nice I can ride an older bike (or take a different mean of transportation)
I love OPs who ask a question and then disagree with everything that is said. There are lots and lots of people here with real experience in commuting. Some like geared, some like single speed but pretty much everyone here has said that if you want a bike for commuting, rack eyelets are a plus. I'm curious why did you post this question if you know what you want? Just go buy the bike you originally posted and have done with it.