http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/..._cross_cx2.htm

aluminum bike, steel fork.

cx seems to be culturally closer to the ss/fg thing. a cx bike is also more likely to be suitable for the type of around town kind of riding that you may be used to.

or, if you like the whole SS look, go for this. I want one of these, but it's just not practical for my needs:

http://bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/kilott_wt5.htm

five speed internal hub.