Originally Posted by
DataJunkie
Do you have a secure place to store it?
That is a very good question. If not, you may not want an expensive new bike.
Also I forgot to mention the Trek FX series. You can get a 7.3 FX cheaper than the Valencia, or a 7.2 FX even cheaper than that. They are listed under "Bike Path" on the Trek site, so you may not have looked at them, but they have all the attachment thingies you'll need for rack and fenders.