I'd skip the Vaya. When it was the only game intown it was fantastic, but there are so many good options all around it now that are more refined, lighter and less expensive. No one buys the Vaya anymore because it has been surpassed by just about everything and now it is stuck as just a compromise bike. The Jamis Rengade line of steel bike options has a lot of good choices from $1,200 - $2,000. They are well made and very reasonably priced. Can put on a rack and fenders, frame bags, or whatever you want to do. Great geometry and good ride quality. Lots of drivetrain options. Niner is too expensive for what it is. Rove seems nice but I have not ridden it personally. The Renegade is a killer option though and very reasonably priced. Should start seeing it in dealers in Dec or Jan fir 2021 models.