Quote Originally Posted by Zen View Post
Looks similar to the Trek FX6 but for the adjustable stem.
The Trek FX series is more like a hybrid crossed with a road bike. It is very sporty for a hybrid, but has a much lower standover, more relaxed fork angle, and longer chainstay -- and the wheelbase is a couple inches longer. This gives more stability and easier steering control. The Giant Dash 1 is more like a road bike with flat bars, with a sportier geometry. The FX1 and FX2 are the sportiest bikes at their pricepoint, where they are competing with straight hybrids and townie bikes... but at $900-$1200 there are a lot more options, and you have to really want a "stabilized roadbike / sporty hybrid."

And more to the point -- congrats on finding your first love! Have fun decking her (and you) out with the money you just saved.