newbie needs buying advice: Scott S60 or Giant Rapid 3

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2009 Scott Speedster S60 FB (Flat Bar) Road Bike (closeout) for $399 brand new

OR

2010 Giant Rapid 3 for $599 brand new

Should I buy the cheaper closeout 2009 model Scott S60 online then have it shipped and buy pedals OR simply buy the regular priced 2010 model Giant Rapid 3 from an LBS

S60 Specs:

frameALUXX-Grade aluminumfork Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive SteererhandlebarGiant Connect, flat 31.8stemAlloy adjustable heightseatpostGiant Connect, 30.9saddleGiant Performance Road, Men's or Women's pedalsCaged w/ClipsshifterShimano R440front derailleurShimano R453rear derailleurShimano TiagrabrakesAlloy Direct Pull Cantileverbrake leversTektro Alloy, short reachcassetteShimano HG-50 12x25, 9-speedchainShimano HG-73cranksFSA Omega Mega Exo, 30/39/50bbFSA Mega Exo, ExternalrimsGiant Sport Road, Double Wallhubs[F] Formula Sealed, [R] Shimano 2200, 32hspokesStainless SteeltiresKenda Kwest, 700x28extras Alloy bar-ends

Rapid 3 Specs:

Frame

• Hydroformed 7005 double butted tubing
• Integrated headset
• Scott alloy fork

Components

• Shimano 2200 rear derailleur
• Shimano fd2203 front derailleur
• Shimano R223 shifters 24 speed
• Truvativ IsoFlow crankset
• Scott Comp L SCBR 316 brakes
• SRAM cassette
• Scott flat handlebar
• Scott stem
• Scott Alloy seatpost
• No pedals

Wheels

• Alex Race 24 Aero profile rims
• Stainless steel spokes
• Scott Comp hubs
• Hutchinson Flash 700x23c tires