Originally Posted by
ridethecliche
If you're building a commuter, it needs fenders and a rack...
Again.. you don't "need" them. All you NEED to commute by bike is a functioning bike and a body that's able to use it.
Originally Posted by
lukasz
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.
I've got wet feet, sweaty back, and a mud stripe here and there, what don't kill ya makes ya stronger. HTFU, get wet, get dirty, get sweaty, and ride others puss out... Ride smart, keep as much at work as possible/reasonable.
Besides... we don't know the length or intensity of OP's commute, nor the amenities OP may have at work, such as showers.
It's a sweet bike, man! Please update us of the progress!