With only light off road use, I agree with 2overpar. The posting 7 down from this on the list"shocks for 96EB" has some info on the Gabriels.
It is rare to get side by side comparisons, most people buy one type and love or hate them.
I did about 1 months (casual) research on shocks and it gets confusing, but this is what I found:
I am a little partial to KYB shocks because they make OE motorcycle shocks, and they are a big company that is quite specialized, unlike a petroleum company like Tenneco that ALSO makes shocks (Gabriel, Rancho and many "private" brands).I found very little testimonial or technical info on the KYB's (especially the Monomax which is fairly new) and mixed 50/50 good/bad reviews on Edelbrock. (I chose Gabriel because I found that they manufacture the Edelbrock and they are a slightly lower pressure version of the two-tube Edelbrock, at $20 each.)
Those that own Bilstein's pay a little more, but seem to love them to the point of being pushy about them (try a search on this site).
Most people and articles say that Monotube shocks are better, but less heat/fade and ability to mount upside down are the only real benefits I could pin down.
The Rancho 9000's are adjustable. That may be attractive to you for keeping softer on road and firmer off road.
There is also a cult-like following for Old Man EMU shocks from Australia. I only know what their web site says and that those who own them are as enthusiastic as the Bilstein owners.
Warn Black Diamond: Poor reviews from magazines and testimonials. Stated as "too soft".
Explorer ProComp: Very similar to the Rancho line (I think they are both by Tenneco), but a little less money. Mixed reviews. seem ok, standard gas shocks.
It sounds like you already know some or all of this because you narrowed down to the monotube shocks. I can not give you direct info. but what I learned over the weeks of searching, reading and talking may save you a little time. Hope it helps.
Rob