I have a Jamis Commuter 3.0. It is a great bike! It has an 8 speed internal hub, fenders, built in suspension seat post and fits the commuter role rather well. I also added a light, rack and a Perfomance Metro pannier bag. It was $535 U.S.

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Good luck on your search! Isn't this fun?