Originally Posted by
joejack951
The limiting factor on some road bikes is the inability to fit a rack (without requiring special adapters) or wider tires and/or fenders. If you want most of road bike but without those limitations, look for a cyclocross bike. If those limitations aren't a put off, get a road bike. Basically anything will do for a 2 mile ride.
Yep. Since I drive my clothes to and from work Mon/Wed/Fri, I don't need a rack when I ride to work Tue/Thu. This is for a 20 mile hilly commute (one way). When I move closer to work, I will probably switch to my mountain bike just because I can put a rack on it and ride every day.
Also, depending on how much you have to carry, a backpack may negate the need for a rack.