Would like some help to narrow down my choices. I am 5 10 175, 44 yrs old. Just getting back into biking. Not looking to be competitive, maybe a mini tri if I get to that point, but really want something that cruises nice and is durable. I like the following:

Cannondale Synapse 5 or 7
Jamis Ventura Comp
Trek 1.5 or 2.1
Jamis Quest- read that steel is more comfortable

Looking in the $1,200 range. Less would be great of course, wont want to go much higher.



Thoughts?