I've been commuting since May of '09 here in Seattle.
My commute is around 15 miles round trip...

http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=47372

I've got about 5,000 miles on my Jamis Citizen 1....

http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...tizen1_bk.html

.... needless to say this old girl is starting to fall apart.

Time to upgrade. My budget is $1,500

I had my heart set on a Surley Long Haul Trucker, but my fit is a 54cm and I'm not to keen on the 26" wheel.

http://www.surlybikes.com/frames/lon...trucker_frame/

Here are some other bikes I'm considering.

Rodriguez Navigator
http://www.rodbikes.com/bigphotos/navigator_big.jpg

Masi Speciale Rondonneur
http://www.masibikes.com/steel/randonneur/

Trek 520
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/520/520/

Redline 2011 Conquest Classic
http://www.redlinebicycles.com/bikes...nquest-classic

Traitor Ruben
http://www.traitorcycles.com/Bikes_Ruben.cfm

I'm relatively new at this and would appreciate some advice.
26" wheel pros/cons?
Disk Brakes?
thanks
g