I have the Jamis Commuter and I really like it for errands and trips under 10 miles.

The good:
  • Easy to put a rack and pannier/trunk bags on it
  • VERY adjustable in the handlebar/stem
  • Nice upright riding position
  • Wheels and tires feel a bit more substantial than my road bike, so I'm not as scared of potholes and road debris, which are a part of my commute for sure.
  • Shifts like a dream
  • Fun to ride, and very easy to ride (good control)


The not so good:
  • It's heavy. 10 lbs heavier than the road bike, so it's slow.
  • The fenders are junk.
  • Um... that's all I can think of.