OK Guys, so here is where I am on my purchase. I went to my LBS and rode a Specialized Expedition Elite. Very nice and very comfy. I was a little hesitant due to the 419 dollar price, and the fact that I hadn't seen anything else in my area. I was passing by my local Sun and Ski Sports and stopped in. They were very helpful and helped me look up a bike that I liked in my size. They had plenty of my size and colors in most of the bikes that were there. I remembered last year they had a huge tent sale with literally thousands of bikes in the parking lot. I asked the manager lady that was helping me and she politely told me that if I could wait a couple of weeks I would be able to find a killer deal on a bike in the tent sale. She said to check back with her in two weeks and she would let me know exactly what day they would be starting it. So, the bike that I almost bought was an 07 Marin Coast Trail, it was a comfort bike and was on sale for 249 from 389 or so. I almost went ahead with the purchase of the matching pair for my wife and I, but the lady said I would be better off waiting for the sale, and I would probably find something with more bang for my buck. So my question to you is the models that I know they will have at the tent sale will most likely be Scott, Marin & Haro. Those are what they had the most selection of at the store, so I would imagine thats what will be in the tent sale. Of the three brands, what would you say are the pros and cons, and what should I be looking for? I am almost 100% positive that I will be buying one of these due to the great prices, and budget being a factor due to me buying probably three bikes and a baby trailer. Please chime in with your suggestions....Thank you.