I had oneof these in 58, was a very nice frame, about 400 unless you catch it on sale:

http://ucycle.com/node/151

A lot of people like these, though the specs changed recently and I haven't seen one since, and they don't appear to be in stock:

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/TopCate...34_-1_200274_N

Cannondale:

http://www.cannondale.com/usa/usaeng...9TR1-Touring-1

Personally I would buy the Bruce Gordon. If Bruce figures you should have 26" wheels that's good enough for me. He said here at one point that for larger bikes the market prefers 700c, so I don't see why he would make a 26" bike if it wasn't the sensible fit thing to do. And 26" is probably better so why not take advantage of your frame specs.