I really don't understand this thread, I commute on every bike in that about section over there and a lot more... I've never gotten grief from anyone here for my choices. Hell my main commuter is in a similar vein to the one the OP linked.. a modern track bike with pursuit bars, no fenders, deep rims, high gearing and just a front brake.. what do you mean "the rest of us" we're all us.. even the hiphy wifeys and the smug ones..