The nice spring weather is here in Chicago I would really love to bike around town rather than drive. I will primarily be riding on city streets, and Lake Michigan paved bike trail. Sometimes going on dirt trails. I'll be moving to Florida coast next year, so not much "mountain terrain" down there. Been to a few bike shops in Chicago and have been asking for information. So far here is what I have been recommended: Del Sol Projekt 21- (around $375) Specialized Sirrus Disc- ($550) Specialized Sirrus - ($500) Specialized Sirrus Sport - ($750) My price range is $750 or below. Here is what I will be using the bike for: -General riding around town (5-20 miles at a time) -Having either a child seat on back or a bicycle trailer for my 1 yr old on the back Hoping to pick it up in a week or so. Not sure if the Specialized is overkill, and at the same time, see more people talking about Specialized on the net, than Del Sol bikes. Any help is very much appreciated.