Originally Posted by
pdlamb
Fuji Touring is a good bike for OP's needs, says this one who commutes 19 miles round trip on one. It's also good for up to a bushel of apples with the right panniers (bigger than the ones I commute with!). Tires up to 35, comes with a rack.
Is that 35 + mudguards at the same time? If not, the bike will be fit for most conditions, except snow - studded tyres won't fit under the mudguards - at least the models widely available. Just something to consider if planning snow commuting.