Hi everyone !

I just start biking 3 month ago and decide to buy a better bike on next week.OK I was looking for a hybrid with the front suspension and disk brakes ONLY because my weight is 275lbs and I'm riding on hills as well(see my username).
After few days researching I end up with 3 bikes:

1) Specialized Crosstrail Expert $850 mechanical-disc


2) GT Transeo 2.0. $600 hydraulic - disk


They are almost in the same range except brakes system and I trust hydraulic brakes more.
So please If anyone has experience with either one above to say anything I'll appreciate for any advice .
Thanks to everyone!