Originally Posted by
Tsuru
Don't need a rack and fenders to commute.... Wear a backpack and occasionally get a little wet & dirty. Deal with it and enjoy it, imo.
You don't need them but a commuter bike would more often than not have them, because back sweat sucks, as do wet feet and a mud stripe up your backside when you arrive at work.
OP: I'm not ragging on your bike, but I think you knew that. I like it when lights are mounted low and off to the side like that. Not sure why.