My 2 bikes that I commute on are not specifically "commuting" bikes, designed for that purpose. One is a traditional road bike with bigger tires then might be used for racing and weekend group rides, that bike also has add'l top tube and underseat bags to carry some stuff. My 2nd bike used is a traditional 700c wheeled touring bike, heavy steel, bigger tires yet, with rack and rear panniers for carrying ad'll gear - clothing,shoes, etc.... Note that my commute is between 18 and 27 miles one-way and is not a daily occurance.
I don't "hate "anything about either bike as they get used for other cycling uses, thus they serve their purpose well. I purchased both bikes with commiting in mind