Hmm, I wish the discussion had started with this info, since I think the 59cm Raleigh is probably a bit smaller than optimal for you. "Fit is Everything." Especially if you're going to be racking up serious miles, in comfort. I'm barely 6'0" and prefer 62-63cm bikes. Ok, I do have long legs for my size, but having had the luxury of riding many, many different bikes in the last few years and I find anything under 60cm feels cramped, unless it has a long seatpost and long top tube and stem. Of course everyone is different, but I would suggest you try test riding some bigger bikes before you buy.

Edit: I just waded through several pages of CL ads for the Bend area, and geez, it looks like you've got more than your share of dreamers and idiots in your neighborhood. Apart from a large basket case Raleigh Grand Prix (offer him $50 and refurb it yourself?) there wasn't much of interest for a guy your size and budget.

Maybe the Wyoming is good enough.