These sound like good options so far.

I don't have too much rain around here. I'm in santa barbara, ca and it won't rain much at all in the next 6 months or so. After that it still will not rain often. Plus heavy downpours may cause me to car it to work.
I have looked at the townie as well for groceries. The other two I mentioned come in pairs though so it may be overkill to get that as well.

Anyone have the cartiers?