Hello All,

This is my first post here and I desperately need some help!
I am planning to get my first bike (since high school). I recently got some reward points awarded at work and on the rewards site I see the following options in my range.

Trek DS 1 Dual Sport Bike (~$500) -
Trek Verve 3 (~$600) -
Trek FX and Trek FX3 (~$300 and ~$650) -
Trek Marlin 5. (~$450)

As I am starting out I plan to ride mostly on roads, some paved paths and light trails (though i have no experience in trail riding).

Personally I had shortlisted DS1 because of it front suspension (help in trail riding) and Verve 3 (for its wider tires) but i am unable to make my mind. I test drove both and was really not able to figure anything out in that short ride.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks a lot!!