A year ago, this bike got me into biking after a 10-year hiatus: http://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=dew. The Smoke will be similar, but the Dew's aluminum frame makes it lighter.

By way of endorsement... the bike is my go-to to haul groceries, ride to and from work, and do long trips on weekends when I can. I am addicted.