Looking to spend around $350.00 or so on a new bike. I commute (not every day) a few miles on bad pavement and some gravel. I would like front suspension and a hard tail. I want a good frame that I can upgrade components later. I have been riding for 10 or more years.
I know what bike I want but can't afford $900-$1200 bikes.
My budget allows me this, looking at specialized hardrock XC, Raleigh Mojave 4.5, Gary fisher Advance.
I am currently ridding an old rockhopper rigid frame 21"
Thanks for any ideas