Originally Posted by
SlimRider
I don't think that too many road bikes will have the mounts or eyelets for fenders and racks. For that, you'd most likely be looking at a cyclocross bike or a hybrid. Since you're only traveling 20 miles RT, if much of the commute is within an urban setting, then just go for a hybrid which is typically equipped to take on both rack and fenders, anyway.
The Schwinn Sporterra Comp ~ $660
www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/hybrid/2012-sporterra-comp-mens-14564/
The Jamis Coda Comp ~ $775
www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/street/coda/12_codacomp.html
Both Schwinn and Jamis have femme models to match.
* You always get more bang for the buck with hybrids!
Thanks for the input people. We just got back from our local bike store and after trying out the listed bikes, we decided on the Trek Lexa SL for my fiancee and the Trek 1.5 for me (they seem to be almost identical, just one is designed for women). We got to test them out and the staff was very helpful in the decision making process.
Edit: They both accept fenders and bike racks.