I can't believe you can find the specialized bikes. Didn't even know they made them--very impressive!

Not sure about the Freedom bike--lesser quality components than the Uptown and I don't think it's in the league with the others.

I like the Treks, but I'd look at the Soho, too. Ride them and see what you like.

Frankly, I wouldn't worry about integrated tail lights. Rear blinkies are cheap and simple. The wire on my Breezer integrated lights that goes to the rear cracked and I replaced that light with a blinkie.