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Of the ones you listed, I'd eliminate the the Crosstrails based upon your criteria- suspension forks aren't a wise choice for longer road rides. That is my own bias- you may like the shock fork.

That being said, hopefully you have compiled this list based upon what is sitting on the sales floor at your local shops and not just by looking at stuff online. If you haven't laid hands on yet, then you really need to go to the shops and test ride anything and everything in your price point that fits your body. Same goes for your buddy.