OK guys, how's this one for first time commuter bike?

TheWatchMan, check out one of the threads on off the peg bikes. I can't be arsed to find the ulr but a quick search will find it for you. Loads of good bikes for not alot of money, plus they should hold their value too.

It's a sticky in the BIKES & BITS thread..
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread2287.html