wassup all...

I decided to build myself a new brand new bike used just for touring. I don't have a car so I'll be using the bike for every one of my commutes. For the past year i've used a '04 Motobecane mirage pro. I think it's time to build a nice commuter.
I hope to build it in about three months (or rather what my monthly paycheck allows). My first stage (month) would be frame, fork, headset, stem, and handle bar. Mebbe in month two i'll get the wheels, tubes and tires, brake and gearing along with pedals and cranks, as well as handle bar tape, Finally in the third month finish up with panniers, mudguards, Seatpost, Brooks B17, as well as a set of lights.

Here's the list of components I've decided on so far...

Surly long haul trucker as the frame and fork with a chris king headset (green or blue). Then a Ritchey Pro Road Stem and finish off with a Ritchey Pro Road Handlebar. Total would probably come to about 700 bucks.

Any suggestions on a wheelset that takes 700c X 28-30c tires? Thanks.

p.s. I told one of my coworkers that the project would take more than $1k to complete...He tried his best to discourage me from 'wasting' my money

edit: I meant just for commuting, not touring Sorry...