I decided to get my first road bike, a not quite stock 2010 Defy 2. In addition to fast recreational rides, I'll do some fair weather commuting with it. Although the first day I had it I managed to get caught in an evening thunderstorm. It has mounting points for a rear rack which could come in handy.
My brother asked if this means that I'll be selling my touring bike, he obviously doesn't know how this bike thing works.