Thanks y'all for the suggestions! Few bike shops sell 'bents but they seem fun (see em on the bike trail so someone is selling them) (also most appear to be more than a grand
).
I've heard cross and touring bikes are good commuters; would I feel less stretched out and awkward on those? I wish I'd asked at the bike shops, but I can't decide if that awkwardness was bad fit or that geometry isn't for me.
I know the nearest bike shop I didn't visit yet (closed today) has the Giant but no Jamis bikes. Will give it a ride.