Okay, the pick is down to the Trek 2.1 and the Giant Avail 1 (my budget went up slightly due to family generosity + a 10% sale ).

Any personal experiences? Any comments on which is better component/frame size? I'm torn - visually, I like the 2.1 but the people don't treat me very well there. The Giant dealer treats me like gold. That alone would make me go with the Avail, but something always brings me back to the 2.1..

Anyway, I just wanted to get opinions and see if anyone had any experience with them, or any opinions on components.. thanks everyone!