Quote Originally Posted by surlypacer View Post
If you know your size well and can do some assembly work bikesdirect sells some good bikes that would be great commuters. People talk about them on other forums. The Windsor touring bike looks interesting and I think it's only around $600.
+1 on bikesdirect. I've had two friends order bikes from them and they've been GREAT! The bikes are fantastic and VERY reasonable!

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...print_disc.htm

I've had my eye on this Motobecane Cafe Sprint for commuting. It has disc brakes (great for touring and commuting in the rain), and has all the eylets you need for fenders, racks, etc. Throw some drop bars on there or keep the flat bars. AND it's only $600. I'm berry, berry tempted...