I have narrowed down my search to these 5 entry level hybrid bikes. Need you help in deciding which is better bang for the buck. Main purpose commute (3 km or 15 mins one way) and running errands in toronto downtown. Occasional long rides along paved lake shore. My commute path road is really bad with construction and potholes. I'm 5' 7", 190 lbs.

1. Yorkville - Hybrids - City - Bikes - Norco Bicycles LBS price $375. Original price $435
-- alumimium frame, st. steel fork. First bike I test road and liked it. Just wondering if I have better option.
2. VALENCIA BIKE :: Louis Garneau LBS price $399. Original price $525
-- aluminium frame, chromoly fork. I like the fastness (city commuter style bike) but missed the upright sitting of a comfort style. Frame felt solid and likes the simplicity of the 8 speed but the brakes felt cheap.
3. URBANIA SC1 BIKE :: Louis Garneau LBS price $550. Original price $800

-- I felt the better components (brakes esp) as it "is" a level up than the other entry level ones. Likes the styling most (red and black one in my LBS , not the one on the link) and looks like a steal given $250 off from original price. But not sure if I will able to take advantage of the better components and worth spending $175 extra given that I an a beginner and will hardly ride for more than 30 mins at a time.

And then there are these two in my price range that I didn't test ride yet. They don't have promo pricing but considering these as a friend told me that Devinci and Giant is better value than Norco. Do you agree?
4. Devinci Milano $450. (DEVINCI )
5. Giant Cypress $400 (Cypress (2015) | Giant Toronto)

(P.S. I know most important is the fit and how I feel, that is for me to decide. But need your help in comparing the components for the price as I do not have the expertise or knowledge to do that. Your comment will help me decide when I have a tie breaker fit and feel wise)