Looking at starting to commute to work. I currently have a 9 year giant mountain bike that is no fun to ride for this task.

I have been looking at Specialized Crosstrail Disc, Trek 7.2 FX Disc, Giant Roam 2, and the Giant Seek 3.

The terrain I will be traversing will vary from nice paved road, to trail, to grassy field. The majority of the ride will be on fairly descent roads. The commute is about 6 miles each direction.

I have thus far only ridden the Crosstrail Disc and plan to ride the Roam and Trek tomorrow (June 6th). No LBS carries the Seek, but it was suggested to me that the Giant Escape would be comparable for sizing, so may try that and then order the seek if I like that.

I would like to stay under $700, but am willing to go slightly above that price point.

Thanks for any feedback and suggestions.