Thanks, I sent a message to a moderator when I first signed up, but nothing... Kinda irritated about it too. I got a few good suggestions on this thread... Lots of stories, and fashion (color and such)... Not a fan of fashion, I just want a bike that will get me to where I am going with comfort and ablility to hold up in rain/snow/all weather. My boyfriend just got a La Cruiz (which he is still yet to ride for the reasons of petals and shoes) but I want to be able to keep up with him when we go on rides and if WSD specific bikes will not do it then what will? I really like the feel of the WSD but I can always get a different seat, and narrower handle bars. Commuter bikes I found out do not have anywhere to put racks... At least the carbon ones I was looking at. Found some I really liked. That was an irritation. Also, considering I live in Portland/Metro area, road specific bikes may not be the best. Any other suggestions on this one?