Originally Posted by brennok
Guessing mostly because I don't know what I will be doing 3 months from now assuming I stick with it.
Which is a higher turn on to you?
[ ] bouncing around over rocks and bumps and slittering between trees, or
[X] easy pedaling with a smoother ride
What surfaces do you want to ride on?
[X] asphalt roads
[X] multi use paths
[X] gravel roads
[X] dirt roads
[ ] open ground following animal paths, or making my own
What is your terrain like?
[X] mostly level with some rolling...Welcome to Tampa
[ ] mixed level but some decent hills to climb
[ ] very hilly, with lots of hills to climb
What is your weather like?
[ ] typical, and mostly clear
[X] like seattle, portland, mostly moist
What is the fastest you think you might like to ride?
[ ] 5 to 10 mph
[ ] 11 to 15 mph
[ ] 16 to 20 mph
[X] as fast as I can
Based on your responses, the Trek FX series may be just the ticket. You can put some treaded tires on for those sandy trails. It's a fast bike with a more upright geometry like the mountain bikes but it's faster on the roads. Can put racks on the front and back if you want to do some touring or carrying groceries.