I recently got a Trek 7.2FX for 395 down from 480 MSRP. Now is the PERFECT time to get a deal on the 2017 models.

What I would do is find a select few bikes you like.. color, type, etc. Giant Escape, Trek FX, Sirrius Specialized, Fuji Absolute,Cannondale Quicks will be good targets for you. Find the color you want, then find your most likely size using the companies charts.

Call up the local shops inn the area and see whats in stock. go test ride them. Its better to get a good fitting bike than to save a few bucks.

If you want someone good on trails, Id go with 35mm tires. They are a pretty good sweet spot between road speed and trail comfort. I just did 30 miles on a moderately kept crushed stone trail and it wasnt too bad. A moutainer would have been ideal, but it wasnt painful, and this was with fully inflated tires.