Touring Bike...

Check out the Tourist from Bikes Direct, Nashbar's touring bike, and the Jamis Aurora (Bicycle Bannanas in Reno, NV has a 2009 with a 55cm frame for $659 w/free shipping) to name a few. If you buy one online, though, you either have to do light assembly and final adjustments, or pay someone to do it for you. The Tourist, however, comes with a rear rack and will set you back a total of $599 to your door.