Bev, sounds like you've made your choice so I don't have any more to add, but to say that sounds like a fun ride and I hope to do that type of ride some day if I'm still healthy when I retire.
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stapfam
Think I would take either bike so it is up to you to check out the MTB and see if it is comfortable.
Other than that- Orbea sell some good bikes
Stapfam is bad. He warned me to NOT try on the Sidis, which only raised my curiosity. Once they were on my feet, I knew why he warned me. It's all his fault!