That Univega IS a great deal at the present price and would make a nice project if you're into building one up...but might cease to be a bargain after shipping and if all the other bits to complete it are costly for you. My two cents: I wonder about what size fits you cause the Mtn. bike equivalent of a 49cm road frame will be smaller than a 19 incher...more like a 17". Cyclocross (CX) bikes can be nice commuters, but they usually have HIGH BBs where a Tourer will have a LOWER-than-Road-bike BB, and though they are lighter they also usually have gearing that's not best suited for a commuter (easily changed for some $) and no provisions for racks/fenders, though plenty of ROOM for them. I got a super deal on an older CX frame, but otherwise I'd have probably looked for a vintage steel Mtn. bike for a burly urban commuter platform...they can be had cheap around here.