I personally go with the Giant...Depending how you feel on it though....I am 48 245lbs just dropped from 275 lbs...I have been tweaking my Cannondale Quick a bit... Raised the handlebars, Play with the seat adjustment...This bike will let you ride in the rain and not get splashed...Mine doesn't have fenders but basically same geomettry that the Giant you are looking at...As you get more in shape you can put better tires, swap seats, etc... Good platform to start...I had been off of a bike for 22 years. i have done about 120 miles since June 14th when i bought my Quick 5...Go for it, get the one that feels better to you.