Welcome To Bike Forums, FocusNeon!
IMO I think that you might want to consider the Giant Sedona, as well as the Giant Cypress. While the Sedona has size 26" wheels, the Cypress has 700 c. You might feel more comfortable on a bicycle with a lower profile. That's why I'm suggesting the Sedona. Likewise, the Cannondale Adventure 3 26" has a similar profile not unlike that of the Sedona.
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