Gotta put a good word in for a Surly Long Haul Trucker. Perfect for commuting and touring. I got mine last August and rode it daily through all but the deepest snows this winter. It is heavier and slower than my carbon road bike but more comfortable for a long ride. Studded tires, single digit weather, fenders, lights allover it, never ending rain this spring and roads full of huge potholes. The LHT can handle it all.
I've done one, kinda tour with the LHT pulling a fully load BOB trailer too. It and I did great. Can't wait for our next tour the end of the month. bikerHen