I don't even remember if I posted in the thread before but just reading the last few posts about what you want - if I was reading them correctly - I think you need a Surly Cross-Check. The only thing it doesn't have for you is a sloping top tube. Otherwise its got nice canti brakes, bar end shifters, and all kinds of mounts for fenders, racks, etc etc. I just bought one myself -though not for commuting.

Another one I would recommend is the Novara Randonee: http://www.rei.com/product/816068/no...onee-bike-2014

It's a sharp looking bike with a slightly sloping top tube, canti brakes and bar end shifters and a bunch of rackmounts too