Cashmonee - Your suggestion finally clicked with me. I've read similar posts on this forum as well as others to just keep test riding until you find one that fits. I really think you (and everyone else) is right. I started a spreadsheet of components for each along with determining what is/isn't better. Frankly, after my first test ride, I'm thinking it's a waste of time to continue. I'm going to post a review of my first test ride to follow.

erg70 - thanks for the suggestion. I took to CL and found one used (fewyears old) for $160. What sorta used priced would you expect these to go for?