I'm off on my new bike hunt . . . again. This time I'm trying to find a reasonably low priced hybrid, rather than dither over something more expensive (I know the argument for buying up, even as a beginner, but it's not the right thing for me right now). I'm currently riding a hand-me-down 17" Trek 820 mountain bike, which is admittedly too big for me (I'm 5'2").

So, long story short, I rode a 16" Raleigh Passage that seemed pretty good, and have been recommended to a Bianchi Boardwalk, which I haven't had a chance to try yet (the LBS didn't have it in stock in my size, but will be getting some soon).

Any opinions on either of these bikes?

Cathy