Originally Posted by
SethB
Also, if anyone else has any other websites I could check out that have bikes around the 500 price range, that would be awesome.
ATX 27.5 2 (2016) | Giant Bicycles | United States
Revel 29er (2016) | Giant Bicycles | United States
Raleigh Bicycles - Tokul 1
http://www.cannondale.com/en/USA/Bik...0-d513edab3583
Marlin 5 | Marlin | Sport mountain bikes | Mountain bikes | Bikes | Trek Bikes
3500 | 3 Series | Sport mountain bikes | Mountain bikes | Bikes | Trek Bikes
And MANY more. Every single one of those bikes is better than the ones you posted.
I'm assuming you're young considering your bike choices and plans. If you can't drive have your parents take you to all of your local bike stores. Walk in and say "I want to look at bikes around $500, but no more than $600." Ride every one. Buy the one you like the most.
Besides, a (crappy) full suspension bike is pretty much the WORST thing you can buy for commuting. No lockouts means half of your energy will go into compressing the suspension every time you pedal. Don't do it.