I know, probably coke vs pepsi right? (not that you healthy mustachians would drink such poison! ;)) I am considering the Trek Allant and Giant Escape City. Probably left over model years as used versions can be hard to come by. Roundabouts the same price.
I am open to other reasonable considerations as well, especially if the value is right.
the bikes would mostly be used for short rides around town to the grocery store, recreational bike path riding, and some occasionally longer adventures (13.5 miles one way to work). These bikes are aesthetically attractive to me and have features like fenders to keep clothes clean and racks for carrying things. Trek and Giant have been around for a while and parts would be easy to get should something break or upgrades are wanted.
I am fortunate enough to have both a trek and giant retailer near by.
Thoughts?