Thanks for the input everyone.
xeney, I'm not planning on any touring...just doing a couple of the local "tours"...centuries.

I just didn't want to base my purchase just on the salesperson's recommendation. Afterall, that's what she gets paid to do right? So, it sounds like this could be the bike for me if I can get a good fit. I'm kind of nervous about it. Guess I'm afraid I'll sound like a total nitwit.

Thanks again.