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Old 02-14-15, 07:12 AM
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+1 on a hardtail MTB. If you have the budget, that Ogre is a good bike. You could put some 32-35mm touring tires on it if you will be primarily on paved surfaces. If you are more into road riding than trails, you could look at a touring bike like the Trek 520 or a cyclocross bike like the Surly Cross Check. Either would be fine at your current weight. If your budget is less, look for something like a 1990s Trek 700 series bike. The 720, 730 and 750 are very comparable to modern bikes like Surly's Long Haul Trucker. The 700 is entry level, but still a fine bike and very versatile. They can be set up for touring, gravel grinding, winter riding or even off roading (within limits). I've even ridden mine with 28mm tires on a few charity centuries and B level group rides. Not a high performance bike, but a definite jack of all trades.
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