I realize the Mr. Pink is already on your list, but I will point out that the latest version of the All-City Mr. Pink is dubbed the "classic" (they returned to the steel fork on this version), and it is on sale for $999 MSRP, I believe. Not a high end build (10sp Tiagra, I believe), but it's the same frame tubing (Columbus Zona), frame geometry, etc as all other Mr. Pinks. Will accept tires as large as 700 x 32, and other than the slightly longer wheelbase to accomodate the 32mm tire width, it is a racy bike. Would make a nice backpack commuter, IMO.