Hey Lenton !

I have to disagree with the fender thing as if BC has one thing that is plentiful... it's rain..unless he lives in the south central Okanagan where it's arid desert.

Fenders save you from the rain and do a great job saving the bike from rain related issues like drive train and headset contamination.

For commuting being able to run a 25 or 28 is a wonderful thing too.

Finding a nice double butted frame would be a bonus too.