Originally Posted by big chainring

I didnt know you could buy a bike with "speed". I thought the guy pedaling it provided the power? Hmm, who knew?

The bikes you are looking at are nice entry level bikes. I would certainly ride one and have often thought about buying one. I've been riding bikes for 40 years and havre ridden everything from low entry level 35 pound steel bikes toItalian super bikes. There is very little difference between the bike you are looking at and one that costs 10 times as more. Believe me. What ever these guys on the forum say, its simply not true. They have bought into higher dollar equals better(faster) bike. A bike isnt fast, the rider makes the bike go fast.

I would go with the bike with room for larger tires. Gives you flexibility with tire choice and purpose of the bike.

Keep to your budget and have fun with your bike.