Thanks a bunch you guys! This forum has been really helpful. I'll check out bikesdirect, and if I don't find anything there I'll grab the Dawes. I live in Fresno, CA.. 90% of the bikes on craigslist are lowriders and BMX bikes, and the other 10% are people complaining about their lost bikes (haha). I have seen a couple "good deals" (from my limited knowledge they seemed like good deals!) but they are just a bit out of my price range. It will just be a commuter bike for work mostly, and riding around for fun, so I'm ok with it not being top-notch.

Thanks again!
Devin