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Old 07-13-07, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by alanbikehouston
The $400 to $500 range is the "sweet spot" for both fitness bikes and mountain bikes. Lots of very well made, durable models to chose from.

The mountain bikes will have front suspension and 26 inch tires, which is an advantage for "rough" off-road riding. And, with light weight slicks, a mountain bike is plenty fast for five or ten mile trips across town.

A fitness bike can be found with 700c tires and with a "hard" fork. With 28mm or 32mm slicks, a fitness bike will be a tad faster on pavement than a mountain bike with slicks. The "hard" fork eliminates repair issues a few years from now, but is not as much fun on rough trails.

So, if you will be riding 90% on pavement, the "fitness" bike is the best way to go. If you are riding 90% on dirt, the mountain bike is the way to go. If its 50% of each, flip a coin, or buy the red bike.
thanks, this is kinda what i was thinking.
i will mainly be doing bike paths & mainly for fitness.
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