Need some advice. I’m looking to buy a new/used bike that can handle my current commute. My commute is kinda varied. It’s hilly when I start then I cut across some dept store parking lots, crappy city streets to get to the subway. I’m currently riding a very heavy MTB that I put some smooth tires on. The MTB has a suspension front fork, which is great for the curb dropping I do, but going up hills is hard b/c of the weight. I’m considering a Motobecane Fly Pro ($1199) from Bikes direct and a Mongoose Crossway ($449) from Performance bike. I saw the Crossway at the store, and it felt pretty light but they didn’t have the weight for it. Both bikes have front suspensions. The Fly Pro is 22lbs according to the site. Also, aside from fixing flat tires I’m not very handy with a wrench so I’m wary of buying used. the fly pro is kinda out of my price range, but maybe someone can recommend something similar? Thanks in advance.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/.../fly_pro_x.htm


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