the bike shop owner is pushing me into this. she's not pushy, just feels this will be the best bike for what my goals are.

i've looked at lots! test ridden, narrowed down my choices to:

Bianchi Advantage
Jamis Aragon
Trek 7300

i think i'm preferring the Bianchi bc she feels I can do distance as well as recreational riding and the price is right in line with the others. she felt the Bianchi is capable of longer riding than the others.

i'd love if someone here would share re: the Bianchi line.

thanks!!