Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
No, I haven't. I've read that Portland and a few other places have a few shops that are actually offering/featuring bicycles built for commuting, i.e.equipped with fenders, chainguards, lights, etc at reasonable prices. Do many bike shops in the US have readily available commuting bikes at any price?
Yes. I have seen several ready to ride commuters at local shops and a great many more hybrids that would make excellent utility bikes with a little work. In fact, I would say they are becoming slightly more common. I am a cheapskate and would likely buy a used Raleigh Sprite, but some are pretty nice.