Originally Posted by
DiabloScott
For low maintenance I'd suggest battery operated lights instead of the dynamo, fixed gear instead of the belt drive, and plain old rim brakes.
Just curious what your reasoning is for the suggestions. Batteries are one more thing to keep an eye on and maintain/charge, a dynamo light is just there and works, no maintenance needed. Disc brakes vs rim brakes can be argued all day long, so I'll say that's a personal preference, but I'll switch to disc on my next commuter (no brake dust on the reflective tire sidewalls, better performance in rain and snow). I wouldn't want a fixed gear on a 20km commute, that's a whole other style of riding I don't think the OP is interested in based on the requirements in his post. Belt drive doesn't have a chain that needs lube, and a decent internally-geared hub can go a while before a rebuild.
A Civia Bryant came to mind as being close to the requirement's, unfortunately they stopped building them not long ago, but the idea is there.