Thanks for all the responses. It seems like the Kona Dew is considered to be a solid bike for the money, and thanks waynesworld for lettung me know about the Felt. I thought the felt spec'd out better than the others for the money, but I found very little posted about it on BF. Those of you who have pointed out that you got tired of flat bars real fast... I am definately not sold on the idea of drop bars, but with so many of you saying the same thing I am willing to listen. Could you give me a couple of suggestions for me to look at when I go check out a few lbs's. I am sure someone will suggest CL but I am not in an area with very many bikers so CL is pretty difficult to find bikes on.