Originally Posted by
SlimRider
At your pricepoint, I'd stick with a rigid fork. After you've trimmed down and developed an appreciation for the sport, you just might get the yearning for a road bike. That's where the major investment should be applied. Meanwhile, I think that this entry level hybrid will suffice for now. I will therefore, recommend the following
I've seen the errors of my ways...I've test rode several more bikes, including Trek Hybrid, Trek DS, and the Giant Roam...If I want a mountain bike, I'll buy a mountain bike. I agree that going with a shocked front is unwise. I also test rode a the 7.2 FX bike, which was more enjoyable, though this time it was about a 20 minute ride. So I'm purchasing a Trek 7.2 FX or a 7.3 FX, and advantage one way or another? Is it worth the upgrade to disk brakes (apart from better stopping)?
I also test road a Scott Matrix for $600?