Giant Seek 2, Giant Escape City, or Kona Dew Plus? I know that ideally IGH set-ups are better suited for all-weather conditions, but availability is sparse around here. The LBS stated that the Seek was a better value component wise over the Kona. I threw in the Escape City, as it has everything that I want, save for lighting.

Other than they all have 700c wheelsets and have aluminum frames, I couldn't tell you which had the better frame or stronger wheels.

Terrain is flat for now, but hills will be incorporated in the future. Riding surface varies from asphalt to dirt/grass to the occasional mud when it rains.