Hello, all! I'm new to the forum and new to "serious" cycling. I say "serious" because I've ridden recreationally in the past and for very short commutes, but not since the early 90s and not for fitness purposes.
Anyway, I'm thinking of beginning to commute on a bike. My commute would only be about 2-3 days per week and only one way (I would take mass transit to work, then ride home). I think I've decided to go with a flat bar road bike, but am wondering what a good choice would be. Bikes I am considering are:
Fuji Silhouette (can get for $519 with 12 mos no interest, plus 10% back with a Performance Bike membership)
Marin Mill Valley ($699)
Marin Lucas Valley ($499)
Giant Cypress SX ($599)
I'm leaning toward the Fuji as it seems to have a pretty good component set for the money and I'm on a budget. The price plus 12 months no interest is really attractive. There's also a Performance Bike shop about 2 miles from my house. If price were not an issue I would likely opt for the Marin Mill Valley, but I did read one review of a user who had some problems with his.
I've read good reviews on all of these and also the Specialized Sirrus. Can I get some opinions?
Thanks!