I wouldn't discount the Long Haul Trucker. I bought a used one and set it up as a commuter/town bike, and it may be the most versatile bike I own. I converted it to a flat-bar setup and am currently running 28mm slicks on it, but my plan is to go up to 32s or 34s. I have the option of using panniers and loading it up, or if I'm just going downtown to meet someone for dinner or something I'll usually just bring a small backpack. And it does great on longer trips. I work from home now, but I used to ride 20 miles each way to and from work, on occasion.