Thank you for your reply. I agree that it is old, but it did get me from A to B well. I will search for bikes in the $200-$300 range. I'm not hard set on getting another Specialized Hard Rock, but will start there. Are there other brands/models you recommend in that general price range?

Also, would you advise getting a mountain bike or more of a hybrid bike? My Hard Rock sport did originally have mountain bike tires, but I got thinner tires back in the day. Would you say even a mountain bike model would be quicker than the Priority Onyx?

I live in the Washington DC/Silver Spring, MD area. Ideally I'm looking for something that is pretty sturdy, has fenders and a rack.