Recreational & Family - Need advice on Hybrid Devinci or Giant FCR1

Hello, Kind Hybrid Enthusiasts...i Need A Little Advice. I want something Easy To Ride, that I is mostly for the city riding - sometimes will ride with other road-bike riders (but rarely)...

Here are the two bikes I've narrowed it down to...there is $200 price difference between the two bikes...are the parts about equal quality on both bikes? Thanks

Devinci Amsterdam around $900
FRAME Hybrid SL
FORK Devinci Carbon As with disc brake hanger
REAR DERAILLEUR - Shimano LX M581
FRONT DERAILLEUR -Shimano R443
CRANKSET - Truvativ Touro 3.0 Power Spline 52/42/30T
SHIFTERS - Shimano R440
WHEELS - Formula DC20-DC22 disc / Maddux DM21 / Stainless
TIRES - Kenda Kwest puncture resistant 700x32C
BRAKES - Promax TX-122
STEM - FSA OS-190LX 31.8mm
HANDLEBAR - V2 Gyro raiserbar 31.8mm
SADDLE - Selle Italia XO trans am
SEATPOST - FSA SL-280 27.2mm

Giant FCR1 - around $1,100
frame ALUXX Compact Road Design
fork fomulaOne Full Composite, w/ alloy steerer
handlebar Easton EA50 XC Flat bar
stem Easton EA50 6 Degree
seatpost formulaOne Composite
saddle WTB Lazer V Race
pedals Shimano clipless M505
derailleur Shimano 443 front, 105 rear
brakes Alloy Direct Pull
brake levers Alloy Direct Pull
shifters Shimano R660 RapidFire Plus
cassette SRAM PG950 12-26 9-speed
chain Shimano HG-73
cranks Shimano R4550-S compact 34 / 50
bb Shimano external
rims Xero XSR-3
hubs Xero XSR-3
spokes Xero XSR-3
tires Kenda Kontender, 700x26

Both look pretty good to me. The biggest difference is the Amsterdam has a triple crankset while the FCR1 has a compact crank. The Amsterdam's cassette is an 11-32 while the FCR1 has a 12-26. This means the Amsterdam has considerably lower gearing and higher gearing. I doubt you'll ever need the higher gears but depending upon the hills/mountains in your area, you may appreciate the lower gears. The downside is you may need to do more shifting around with the triple but it depends upon your riding habits and your terrain. I'd discuss this with your riding buddy or the bike shops.

Have you test ridden these bikes? I would definitely do so before purchasing one. Make sure the bike shop has the bike set up to fit your properly. Getting a proper fitting will determine what size bike you need as well the stem length/angle, seat position, etc.

Both look pretty good to me. The biggest difference is the Amsterdam has a triple crankset while the FCR1 has a compact crank. The Amsterdam's cassette is an 11-32 while the FCR1 has a 12-26. This means the Amsterdam has considerably lower gearing and higher gearing. I doubt you'll ever need the higher gears but depending upon the hills/mountains in your area, you may appreciate the lower gears. The downside is you may need to do more shifting around with the triple but it depends upon your riding habits and your terrain. I'd discuss this with your riding buddy or the bike shops.

Have you test ridden these bikes? I would definitely do so before purchasing one. Make sure the bike shop has the bike set up to fit your properly. Getting a proper fitting will determine what size bike you need as well the stem length/angle, seat position, etc.

Thanks - will try the bikes out again tonight. Do you have any thoughts on the wheels? Are they comparable?

I don't know anything about these wheels. Nothing from the Search function. Both brands are common at this price point so probably very similar. These aren't racing wheels; they are built for durability.