I'd get a Giant or a Trek. You can also get a Specialized Hardrock Comp for around $450 with disc brakes.
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I rock peas on my head but don’t call me a pea head.
Bees on my head but don’t call me a bee head.
Bruce Lee’s on my head but don’t call me a Lee head.
Now please excuse me, I gots to get my tree fed.