I'm actually using wedding cash/gift certificates to pay for everything. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> She bought a much more reasonable Trek commuter.

I'll have to say that taking up lightweight hiking has helped in the bike gear department as well; I'm guessing my new setup will weigh noticeably less than my old 32 lb. rigid bike. I'll probably post my commuting/camping list once all's said & done.