I would be commuting from the East Bay to SOMA. Not very hilly. I've done it before on my Roubaix and my Langster. I need something heartier and with gears. My knees and the fixie don't agree with each other any more.
I did visit my LBS and decided to rule out the Bridgeway.
So it's now down to the Escape, Globe or the Larksbur. They did show me a Specialized Sirrus. Also very nice.