Originally Posted by Air
But let's not turn this into one of those threads! Ultimately the best bike for you is one that you'll ride the most which means fitted right and comfortable.
+10000000000
Seriously. I "Internet Shop" for bikes all the time. When I bought my last one, I was SET on a Rockhopper Comp or a Trek 6700. I bought a Hardrock Sport. 800 miles later, and I don't regret it one bit, talk about a hell of a bike!
Second bike, I was *SET* on a Redline 9-2-5. Also thought of maybe trying out a Volpe. I rode out on a Trek 7.3 FX that I absolutely adore, and have almost 300 miles on. Today I did 55 miles on it, and it's a champ. I'll probably ride it until I hit my "300 lost" goal, at which point who knows what I'll get
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