I have my next bike purchased narrowed down to these 3 bikes. I will be using this bike for some commuting (about 3 miles each way, all weather, some hills) and some light off road stuff with the wife (gravel etc). I test rode the Marin today and like the way it felt. I am going to test ride the SU200 tomorrow and hopefully the Dew Deluxe sometime soon (if I can find one!). I have a 2006 Trek 4900 mountain bike and I love the way that it fits me and I believe the SU200 has the same frame. Another important factor for me is weigh, but I guess I can only determine that when I am at the store. Also, I noticed that the Dew Deluxe has 700 wheels and the other 2 have 26. Is there a big difference? Any input on components or if you have had experiences with these bikes would be appreciated!

Trek SU200: ($489 MSRP)
Frameset
Frame -Alpha SL Aluminum
Fork-Alloy w/lowrider mounts, straight blades
Wheels- Shimano M475 disc hubs; Bontrager Ranger disc rims
Tires-Bontrager Satellite Plus, 26x1.5"
Shifters-Shimano EF50, 8 speed
Front Derailleur-Shimano C102
Rear Derailleur-Shimano Alivio
Crank-Shimano TX71 48/38/28 w/chainguard
Cassette-SRAM PG830 11-30, 8 speed
Pedals-Alloy platform
Saddle-Bontrager Race Basic Lux
Seat Post-Bontrager Sport
Handlebars-Bontrager
Stem-Bontrager Sport, 10 degree
Headset-Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Brakeset-Shimano M465, mechanical disc w/Shimano EF50 levers

Marin Novato ($519 but may be able to get $150 off at REI with dividend/sale)

Frame-7005 Aluminum
Fork-7000 Series Aluminum Rigid
Crankset-Truvativ Iso X-Flow C 3.0, 48/38/28
Shifters-Shimano EF50 EZ-FIRE Plus
Brakes-Tektro IO mechanical disc
Brake levers-Shimano EF50 integrated
Front derailleur-Shimano C-100
Rear derailleur-Shimano Deore
Head set-Ritchey LB 1 1/8" threadless
Bottom bracket-Truvativ cartridge sealed
Rear cog-Shimano HG30, 11-32, x8
Front hub-Alloy double sealed disc
Rear hub-Alloy double sealed disc
Rims-WTB Dual Duty XC w/CNC Side Walls, 32 Hole, Double Wall
Tires-CST 26 x 1.4 with Kevlar
Stem-Alloy Threadless
Handlebar-Double Butted Alloy, 31.8mm
Seat post-Alloy Micro Adjust
Saddle-WTB Speed V Sport SE
Pedals- Composite with alloy cages
Chain-HG40


Kona Dew Deluxe ($599 MSRP)
Frame tubing-Kona 7005 Butted Aluminum
Fork-Kona P2 700c disc
Braze-on fittings -2 bottles, fenders, rear rack
Headset-TH
Crankarms-FSA Alpha Drive
Chainrings-48/36/26
B/B-RPM 7420ST
Pedals- Wellgo LU-A9 w/ Toe clips and straps
Chain-Shimano CN-HG50
Freewheel -Shimano CS-HG40 ( 8-SPD, 11-34T)
F/D -Shimano Acera-X
R/D-Shimano Deore
Shifters-Shimano Rapidfire
Handlebar-Kona Riser
Stem-Kona Control
Grips-Kona Jack****
Brakes- Hayes MX4 Mechanical
Brake Levers-Avid FR-5
Front hub-KK Disc
Rear hub -Shimano FH-M475 disc
Spokes- 15g front and 14g rear stainless DT
Tires-Continental Country RIDE 700x37c
Rims -Sun MZ 14
Saddle- WTB PURE V SPORT
Seatpost -Kona Thumb
Seat clamp-Kona QT