Hi guys,

You've all heard it a million times and I apologize. I'm looking for a bike that I can commute with but still be happy going on bike paths from time to time. I'm looking to commute 5 miles each way daily. I've done a bit of research and went to my bike shop and the two they recommend are:

The Giant FCR-3:
http://centurycycles.com/itemdetails...ogId=1&id=2078

The Raleigh Route 1:
http://centurycycles.com/itemdetails...ogId=1&id=1870

Are these good bikes for the price range to do what I'm looking to do? I guess they are road bikes, but can still do a little unpaved bike "pathing." Is there anything better or cheaper that I could get by with?

Thanks a lot,

-Mike