thanks for all the ideas, that cannondale looks sweet, just for a commuter i would much rather prefer steel, i think im going to save up for the crosscheck by surly, that thing is pretty darn sweet, and pretty strong looking for what i need it for

what kind of wheels? my wheels i have i cant true anymore because the nipples are too hard to tighten or loosen at all, ive had about 2000 miles on the bike so far and i live 2 blocks from the ocean, so everything seems to get a little rusty or worn out pretty badly. i need some wheels that are pretty darn solid, wieght not to concerned about, just rock solid