2015 Novara Buzz. Since it comes from REI I assume any level of negotiation or possible discount is forfeited. Does $649 seem like a fair price for the kit?

2015 Novara Buzz

I currently have a Schwinn World Avenue One on which I once commuted, but whose rigid aluminum fork is beating the crap out of my wrists. The brakes are bad in good weather and dangerous in bad. Overall it's just tired and time to replace it. I could upgrade, but it would still beat me up.

It will be used as an urban and city bike, with occasional commuting. I live where there are lot of steep hills and broken pavement, hence my desire for a steel frame and fork and I can't use a single speed. I'm after flat bars as well. Looks like the Buzz probably uses straight gauge chromoly for the frame.

Any thoughts, feedback, or competitors I should look at? Thanks in advance....