Great thread. I happened upon this great
Carlton path racer frame and I've become instantly intrigued.
Roadish geometry, track ends, drilled for front and back brakes, and bosses for fenders.
I commute everyday, like to think of myself as a bike racer and triathlete, and live in a flat area with rainy winters. The more I think of it, the more I think a bike like this would be my perfect winter bike. If only it were my size.....