Well, I bought it. It's a 2012 model and kept coming down in price. Then they offered 10% off if I brought in 3 canned kids, on the same day I got a raise at work, so I bought it! Today was the first day I got to commute on it. I'd tested if I liked commuting on my road bike, and it's OK. Then after I bought the Charge, it kept either raining, or being under 20 degrees. I rode today when it was about 32 and it was OK. I drive about 9 miles then ride a little over 3. (It'd be suicide to ride any further due to traffic.)