I'm down to 329 lbs from 380 lbs and ready to get cycling. I'm trying to stay around $899. I'll be doing street, path, greenway and light trail riding. I do plan to get some hybrid or less knobby tires. Suggestions welcomed! These are the bikes I have in mind:

Storm Comp 29

Talon 29er 2 (2014) | Giant Bicycles | United States

Late wildcard: $599 but have to travel 1 hr 15 minutes to pickup at Performance

https://www.performancebike.com/bike...400327__400327