Hello,

It's time for me to get a new bike. And while I'm not entirely new at riding, I'm very new at purchasing. So I need advice.

The primary purpose for a new bike would be "general transportation" a.k.a. I share a car with someone who uses it 8-9 hours a day and need an alterantive form of transportation. However, I would like a bike that I could occasionally do longer rides with on the weekends (in the 20-50 mile range).

My budget is somewhere in the ballpark of preferably around $600 but possibly up to $750 range.

I've ridden the Giant Escape City W; I loved how fast it was, but I know I'm going to be pretty enchanted by any bike I try. I've been eyeing the Specialized Sirrus for six or so years, so I definitely want to try it before I make a decision (and I noticed the Vita, which I think is new since I fell in love with the Sirrus).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.