After doing much research on commuter bikes I'm leaning towards the Breezer uptown series. I like the more laid back seating position without getting into the sit up straight level that Dutch style bikes go. Plus they have small sizes that would work for me at 5'2". The biggest hangup I have is not being able to test ride as there is no one even close to me that carries the Uptown series. There is a Breezer dealer in town (Madison WI) but they're not into the commute thing.

Having said that, a question I have is how hard is it to get the fully enclosed chain guard off for fixing flat tires? I watched a video on getting the wheel off with the shimano hubs and it doesn't look that bad, but have not heard much about the chainguard. If this would be a major project I would likely shy away from the Breezers. At least the models that have the full protection.