I am adding a bit to this thread because I am narrowing down what I am looking for.

First, what I want to do with the bike. I am thinking that I will start riding centuries again. About two years ago I was riding a metric century nearly every weekend. I miss doing that. Here is a picture of the bike I was riding while doing that.

Looking, at the Giant site, it looks like a Windmark 2200; which is what I think I recall it being.

I am considering a few Bikes Direct bikes.
As I stated, in my message to BD they recommended the Fantom Cross cx, at $560 this is the easiest on my budget. The people here that have this model seem to liek it as a commutter bike; however, I am considering keeping the LeTour in service as a commutter and getting th enew bike for centuries and fun riding.
I am considering the Windsor Fens. The people here that have them seem to like them; but, I do not know if they are using the Fens for long rides or not. How suitable would it be?
Because I looked at the Fens, I have also looked at the Vent Noir. I don't like it as much, it seems to be a step down form the Fens at the same price.
I also looked at this bike, the Super Strada. I love the Orange! The SRAM Apex intrigues me. Again, I am curious how the Sprint frame is liked for centuries.