Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
I agree with Stacey. You pretty much have to ride them and see how they feel. I suspect that you'll find that the riding position is a little different for the two different kinds of bikes. One or the other will just feel better to you. That's the genre that I'd go with. Don't get too wrapped up with things like tire tread pattern because that's easily changed.
I disagree. Unless you will be riding mountain trails there is no need for a mountain bike or a hybrid for that matter (the type of bikes with front and or rear suspension). If you are riding MUPS (asphalt, limestone, flyash etc.) then get a trail bike. There is really no need for all of that extra weight of the suspension. Plus it is just another thing to give you problems.