Ed, I'm also looking into these types of bikes (somewhere between a road bike and a mt. bike). I was looking at these....what do you think of them?

Specialized Sirrus

Specialized Sirrus Sport

Jamis Coda

Jamis Nova

Jamis Aurora

Let me know what you think. I really need help and can't decide myself.

Can someone please look at the specs and tell me which one has good quality components. Thx.