Interesting question - after commuting the last 3 years on a Specialized Hybrid, I pulled the trigger and picked up an '09 Tricross Comp and have been using it as my primary commuter. This is my first road bike since my 1972 Schwinn Super Sport, so it has been an adjustment, (to say the least). I really like the responsiveness and light weight of the Tricross, but having to haul everything around in a backpack is a bit of a bother. I will probably put a rack and fenders on it at some point in the future, but for now, I'm digging it just as a stock bike without a lot of accessories.