Originally Posted by livedarklions

Depends on the trails--I don't like my FX3 on anything but really packed dirt or paved. On pavement, it's great, but there's no mistaking it for a mountain bike on single track.

Originally Posted by blakcloud

Livedarklions gave excellent advice.

When I sold bikes for a living and someone came to me with this dilemma I would ask one question "what are you going to be doing with your bike most of the time?" If 80% of your riding is commuting, then the FX is the way to go.

There are other solutions to your problem but I will stick with the one question you asked.