Looking to make first upgrade.
Hello all,
I'm a recent convert to the cycling lifestyle. I bought my first bike, a Trek 7.1 FX back in May and it's been a decent bike. Though, as it was my first bike, I didn't know what kind of riding I'd enjoy doing, or what each bike was built for, so I bought what the shop recommended. I now have a much more firm grasp on what I want in a bike, and the 7.1 isn't fitting the bill.
Wants:
-Ability to fit larger tires
-Rigid or remote lockout suspension
-Light touring capabilities(300-400 mile trips)
-Needs to be able to take hopping on to and off of curbs regularly.
-Needs to be able to go over things like wooden bridges without shaking my neck off(I have experience)
-Able to handle light-medium duty off road(gravel/dirt fire roads)
-~$900 budget before accessories
I've been looking at a few bikes, some are above my price point a bit, but I'm hoping I can get them down for 2015 models
2016 Giant Toughroad SLR 2
2015 Trek DS 8.5/8.6
2015/16 Marin Muirwoods 29er
2015 Specialized Crosstrail Elite/Sport Disc
Anyone have any other recommendations? I'm planning to go and take a few of these out on test rides over the next week or so, any words of advice?