Originally Posted by
knobster
Take Machka! I can't believe you're even asking this!
But yeah, a bike that you can use for a variety of riding and also hook up a rack and fenders if needed. Sounds like your sport touring bike. While the touring bike would be the most versatile, it isn't the most fun to ride.
Machak is my sport-touring bicycle.

And he's definitely in the Top 3 choices.