hopefully posting will work today, i was unable to for a couple of days there.
I had a chance to test ride the Raleigh Sojourn today. All in all i found this bike rather disappointing. I think i probably did it a bit of a disservice by convincing myself i'd really like it. The fit was good - i rode the largest size available (59cm i think it was) but comparing the geometry and overall feel of it the LHT was the winner hands down. And man, that raleigh is a heavy mofo.
The shop that i visited also carries a pretty good selection of gunnar and waterford frames and built up bikes.
I'm not in a big rush to make this decision and the option of one of those is certainly interesting. The frame would certainly be an added expense over the LHT frame but i certainly wouldn't be building one of these!
Waterford Ultimate Commuter
I am going to look into them some more though..