My Jamis Nova has served me quite well. I have used it for commuting as well as loaded touring and it has always been reliable. 36 spoke bomb proof wheels and plenty of tire clearance. Pictured before adding racks, and changing the drivetrain over to a 105 triple setup. Also changed Ritchey Speedmax's out for Panaracer TourGuards. No flats to date.
Maybe not the ultimate, but certainly durable and affordable.
Last edited by raverson; 08-05-07 at 01:52 PM.