This is all great input!

Cyccommute you have some valid points.

This got me looking at specs again. The Tiburon has a 700X42 tire and the Trek 7200FX has a 700X35 tire. Does this make a huge difference?

Again traveling on regular (potentially potholed) paved roads and unpaved roads, but no moutain climbing. I may experiment with an MTB at some point.

Thanks!

Chip