Originally Posted by
dsavin
... I would like a bike which is quick and easy to commute on but i can also use it for long distance i.e. 35 mile rides. As well i would like to be able to do some path riding so some lockable suspension would be useful! ...
If you are using the bike for commuting (I assume roads / sealed paths) and want to use it for longer distances, maybe the suspension wouldn't be of use. Maybe you should consider a rigid fork. Perhaps something in the line of a used cyclocross bike.
I know you are after actual bikes models, but this one my friend built up from a used frame. Maybe it'll give you some ideas.
Ok, I'm too lazy to check the price conversion (I'm in Japan) but maybe something like this??http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=64971