Raleigh even offers a hybrid 27.5, 7 speed Venture.
I commute by mountain bike, have for years. But that is what i had to work with. If I were to buy a new bike, I would look for something other than a mountain bike.
The front suspension was great for off road, but not needed for the street. Shorter chain-stays on the rear cause some heal strike on my rear panniers.
Last edited by Vipon; 02-18-15 at 03:14 PM.