Originally Posted by RonH
What's your age, weight/fitness goals, and budget?
I always shy away from hybrid/comfort bikes. To me, the name (comfort) is a give away that it's for comfort, not fitness.
I've tried mountain bikes but don't like them.
If you're as young as I'm suspecting go for a decent road bike.
Pulling a trailer will definitely get you into shape.
In the summer of 2003, one of our members (SamDaBikinMan) would ride with me while pulling a trailer and I had a hard time keeping up with him.
I'm 32, thin, but not in good CV shape. I'm trying to spend less than $400 on the bike, because that trailer is expensive (about $400), and I foresee accessory costs also (helmet, possibly car rack). My wife is starting to come around to the idea also, so potentially there may be another bike purchase.
I've heard that road bikes are more expensive than hybrids.