Thank you!
Im not getting the Novara Fusion. The back wheel is WAY too mechanical for me to take off reasonably. It comes well equipped with fenders and a rack on the back and back and front lights. ... but I am leaning towards the Novara Corsa after a test drive. It just sits really upright. I dont know if commuter bikes all are like that or if its just the seat positioning or what. I'll probably ask about that in a thread or something.
Anyways, thanks for responding! I'm nervous about getting the wrong crap to start commuting ... I dont know what is essential to take with me in case of flat tires or whatever. So I should be around here some to update people or to ask tons and tons of questions.