After my research and soul searching, I ordered a Breezer Villager, diamond XL frame. It came in after 2 weeks (not sure about fellow poster's mega-week backorder?) and I've been commuting on it each day since (about 3 weeks).

My overall impression is it's fantastic. All the accessories are top notch. The retro look is priceless. I don't miss toeclips, though every now and then I'm tempted to pull up until I find nuttin' but air above my feet. I guess I'm used to old crappy brakes, 'cause these babies stop on less than a dime. The fendering is awesome, letting me go through deep puddles without fear of soiling my work attire. The seat is very comfy. The lighting system is way cool, although I didn't realize the generator system was essentially the same mechanism as my late 60's days on a two-wheeler. I got two trek grocery bags that are great for picking up groceries for the fam'. The bike bell inspires instant terror in any Mack truck driver or Harley rider like you wouldn't believe.

I have some quibbles with the gearing:

1) Why did they reverse the shifting direction? Push forward to go into a lower gear? Pull back for a higher gear? I've been on shifter geared bikes since 1970 and I cannot for the life of me untrain myself yet. Every time I shift I have to pause and think about it. Grrrrrr...

2) I live in central NC so the topology is gently rolling hills. The gear spread is sufficient, but I'm contemplating getting a slightly smaller rear sprocket installed. The 7th gear of the Nexus hub isn't quite high enough for me on downhills. Maybe I should just accept my rapidly approaching half-century birthday and ride like the old man I am.

3) I do occasionally get a bit of gear clunk, reminiscent of the old 3-speed Sturmey Archer gears that I had assumed the Nexus has evolved far away from. Usually the gears shift seamlessly, but sometimes when I'm riding hard a hear a clunk that makes me pause a bit.

I heartily recommend this bike for toolin' around town and/or modest commutes. But if you have serious hills to contemplate, there are better options.