I have a Public D8i I've been 100% satisfied with. It's been perfect for commuting, and looks fantastic. If I switch out the handlebars I'm good to go for a long 50 mi fast ride. And it's handled a full set of panniers and heavy load for a weekend bike/camping trip. (I don't particularly like the handlebars it comes with, and switch out moustache or Cruiser Bars depending on my mood)

It's heavy but not superheavy like my old Electra Amsterdam, and rides much faster/nimbler than it. (Although still waaay heavier (literally and figuratively) than a carbon forked CAAD10 or similar)

That said I did go to their store in Oakland so i could ride it before I bought it. I just wouldn't feel comfortable buying something i couldn't test ride first.