You're right, I should have included the intended usage for the bike. I plan on using it for basic inner-city commutes. Ride it to work at the bar...ride it to campus, etc... It's only a few KM each way to both, so nothing too lengthy. Perhaps the occasional leisurely ride down the bike paths. If I really want to go for a lengthy ride I'll just haul out the MTB and ride that. My price range is in the $800 CDN and under. One LBS has their Globe Roll II's on sale for $650...which is what I'm kinda leaning towards atm.