Another "which bike" thread...

Apologies guys, I'm sure you regulars get sick of these!
I'm torn between the Trek 4500 and the Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc as to what to go for... it'll be a short commute during the week and then trail / light offroad stuff on the weekend.
The chap in the store has advised that the Specialized would probably be a better compromise, but I get the feeling that's just what he'd rather sell me.
Does either of these have any particular strengths over the other that shouldn't be ignored?
I'm torn between the Trek 4500 and the Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc as to what to go for... it'll be a short commute during the week and then trail / light offroad stuff on the weekend.
The chap in the store has advised that the Specialized would probably be a better compromise, but I get the feeling that's just what he'd rather sell me.
Does either of these have any particular strengths over the other that shouldn't be ignored?
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Do they stock anything else? Or any other shops in the area?
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There are other stores in the are, but I getting the bike on my company's Cycle to Work scheme, and they are one of the main retailers that support it.
There are other retailers around though, that stock the likes of Scott, Cannondale, Bianchi, Kona, etc... anything in the £500 bracket from those that I should consider above my aforementioned options?
Thanks for the advice.
BTW I have the Pro its a great bike
Is it worth plumping the extra bit for the 4500 or Hardrock Pro? If so, would you recommend the Pro over the 4500?
Had no issues with it so far. +1
Have to admit, the Trek felt better for me and I much prefer the look of it over the Specialized curves. It felt a bit bulkier and "sturdier" (?), so I've plumped for one of those.
It should be in on the 24th, can't wait!
As a side note, the chap in the store had a look on his laptop for Hardrock Pro availability and he said that Specialized have now discontinued the 2010 Pro, so if you want one you'd better act fast. He had one in store and that was it...