Went in to check out the 2013 Giant Revel 0 and brought her home! Even managed to squeeze out a quick ride up and down a small trail we made to cut across to another street. I had an absolute blast and I can't believe how much better the bike rides than the Specialized I test rode. Night and day. Very happy with my purchase. Without further ado:
On the car in the 20 degree weather

On the trail

The result of a prickerbush after I took off my gloves for some reason