Hello everyone,

glad to find such an active, supportive and informative community.
I have read many threads already here relating to my concerns and it has been very helpful in making my decision... yet I got confused at this point and hoping for your support.

I am looking for a hybrid bike. Reason: daily commute, fitness and light trials over weekends. I used to use a fixed gear bike earlier and was happy with it.. now trying to upgrade with a geared one.. thought I will mostly use the bike on 3-7 gears..

Can someone help me in making a decision between Schwinn Searcher 4, diamondback dual sport and diamondback edgewood - all 2013 models.

I know none are apple to apple comparison here. But just getting a deal at Sports Authority for 100 USD off(voucher) for diamondback dual sport and diamondback edgewood making my pocket lighter @ 349 and 229 respectively.

Schwinn is not sold in Sports Authority.. hence not getting any deal there.. but I am considering it from a LBS for 349(my top budget limit). all others - Trek etc were higher for my budget.

if I consider Edgewood - Can I adjust the handlebar to make it lean much forward so that my body weight will be pushed front - consequences?
Will the gears slip in this bike as I read in many threads?

Thanks all for your advises in advance