We just got a Crossroads Elite (for me) and a Roll Sport (for her).
Both really comfy and nice bikes, coming from '05 vintage Trek FX's.
The Crossroads is definitely a higher performing bike. Still very comfortable too.
I chose it over everything else for it's 45mm tires, relaxed ergos, decent gearsets, and modern design. So far so good. Oh, and linear pull brakes have never been an issue for me, but then we don't ride in the rain. There are SO many comments about cheapo disk systems just not being worth it. And cheapo suspension forks - foggedaboudit.