I just tool ownership of my Schwinn Madison and would recommend it as a commuter - front and rear brakes, both freewheel and fixed cog, and a moderate easy gearing @ 46x18 (both fixed and free). It does come in an XL, but even the XL only has a 570mm top tube length and that might be too short for you. What did your fit come out to be?

I got mine on sale at Nashbar for $275. I had to get the purple/white color scheme as it was the only color available in Large, but the XLarge is available there in the red finish - and is shown to be still on sale:

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...08_-1___202614

I'd say if the top tube is long enough for you, this is a pretty good deal.