Hey guys, I know this type of thread gets posted over and over, but after years of riding... I'm ready to build a bike from the ground up that I really enjoy and love.

I'll list a few things im looking for:

1. Comfortable geo, suitable for long rides and short commutes. I'll be riding it to work daily(3-4ish miles) and I want to be able to ride longer rides as well 20-40 miles.

2. Rack mounts.

3. Front and back brake mounts

4. $500 max

5. Light but durable, I tend to get a little rough with my bikes at times.

Thanks a lot for any feedback.