Shuffleman in post
#42 has the best advice
Originally Posted by
Shuffleman
OP, if you are torn between these two bikes, than I would go to another shop or two and try some different bikes.
if you don't know which to buy, you likely will buy one and question your choice until you cannot enjoy it---even if it was the best choice. Try different bikes, in and out of your price range, feel different things, see how your thinking develops.
Don't pull the trigger until you are absolutely sure of your target.
(Unless you could afford to buy another pretty soon, in which case, definitely buy both. You can always sell one---and buy yet a different bike.)