Advice needed on bike purchase!

arisk
arisk Posts: 5
edited June 2013 in Commuting general
Hello everyone,
I am doing some research on buying a new bike so thought I'd pick some more experienced brains! :D
First of all,the purpose of this purchase is mainly for commuting and maybe some longer mainly road trips during the weekend.I have narrowed down it down to these bikes "Cannondale Quick 4 2013 Hybrid Bike" "Boardman Hybrid Race" "Cube hyde" "norco VFR2" http://www.evanscycles.com/products/can ... 9#features http://www.wiggle.co.uk/boardman-hybrid-race/ http://www.cube.eu/en/tour/urban-life/hyde/ http://www.evanscycles.com/products/nor ... e-ec041288 . ? All I'm looking for is an easy and smooth ride and occasionally withstand a few bumps.Of course I am open to any suggestions,budget is at most 500£ but I'd rather stay away from the typical road bike handlebar and from all I've read so far,the suspension fork.Thanks.