Originally Posted by Ryno317

Hey everyone. I looking to get back to bike riding again, probably haven't in about 20 yrs. The plan is to start out on some easy rail to trails paths and the Pennypack Park system in Philadelphia. But I would like to add in some off-road / hilly dirt trails to keep it interesting.

But I need a bike. Budget is low, in case my motivation disappears over the winter. So I need some suggestions on what type and brands/models I should look for or stay away from for what I want to do. A co-worker says all the big names are good(Specialized, Trek, Nishiki) and avoid the Roadmasters, Huffy and walmart models. He also said, he'll help me fix or tune up anything I find if it needs it. I been on Craigslist, FB Marketplace and Offerup searching, do I get a MTB or a hybrid?

Sorry for the long post.