So you up in Santa Barbara? I wish I lived near the beach instead of inland!

If I were to look for a commuter I would take a hard look at the new Trek FX series. They have bikes at all different price points. I own two Treks- a Fuel EX and a 2.3, and I love them. Some people look down their noses at Trek because Lance gave them Fred-appeal (all the wannabe Lances wanna own a Trek). My Trek dealer gives free life-time tuneups which is worth more than snob appeal in my book.

Anyway, take a look. I like what I see and I think it is a nice compromise between a comfort and a road bike.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/story/fx/