Originally Posted by
palu
Ah, right. The budget. Bicycleoutfittersindy currently has a 25% off coupon good through the beginning of the year. If they will sell you a complete, it should come to around $1,300 or so (if they'll let you use the coupon). You'll have to call them up to see.
But regarding discs...I use my Cross Check with Canti's just fine in inclement weather. They're also easier to fit racks on than discs. Get some salmon Kool Stop pads and you're golden.
Hope you are out pursuing this! That is a really nice bike and will do everything you want it to. That was my first choice for awhile.