Originally Posted by
The Smokester
I know you didn't ask but I think the latter two (and probably the Sonoma Smoothie) are better choices for LD unless you also want the bike to perform double duty for heavy touring.
Sorry, not meaning to pile on, but I think you probably also meant to say Soma Smoothie
ES. The Smoothie has fairly standard racing geometry while the Smoothie ES is their Sport Touring frame, with clearances for bigger tires and fenders and a less aggressive geometry. Both are great bikes, but the Smoothie ES is probably a little better suited for long distance riding.