Originally Posted by
overturn
or, you could buy a commuter bike. You know, one that's built for commuting on, not a bike that's built for cyclocross RACING.
Or, you should commute on whatever is the most comfortable and fits your needs, whether it's intended for racing or not.
My daily commuter is a Tricross Expert and my commute includes 2 miles of dirt roads/trails, some severely cracked sections of road, and raised steel plates to cover road construction in addition to all the things that come with a normal commute. It handles these with no problem and has proved to be a great commuter. It's very comfortable and spending countless hours in the saddle on my days off are something I look forward to.