What's funny is i found a motobecane fantom on craigslist last week, but let it slide between my fingers. I wasn't sure if it was what i was interested in, and it was 45 minutes away... stoopid me. he was only asking $350, but I think bikesdirect has them starting at $499.
they also have
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...r/aquila_x.htm
and
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...tte_x_disc.htm
that look interesting, but I think if I were to buy a hybrid it would be the Giant Roam 1 (which i've found locally for $550 out the door).
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/...am/7507/44080/

a local pawn shop had a Schwinn Le Tour GS for $250. It looked to be a 2007. I should have grabbed it but it was gone the next day.