Originally Posted by HiYoSilver
Welcome to the forums. Chalk up one more biking aware grouping.
You don't mention
-- expected budget range, i.e. what's affordable and why you set that budget range.
-- your geo, some locations can get by with less as climate more forgiving
-- why you are considering a hybrid or slicked MTB. 30 Km is a bit far for a regular MTB ride.
-- how long you hope to be riding on this bike
-- how early/late in the day you will be riding. This will effect how many add-on's you add.
Everyone will tell you "my bike is best, get it". If you would fill in the gaps, we all might be able to
give you better advise than validate my purchase by getting the same bike.
Biggest factors should be:
1. good local bike shop, [LBS], where you can get good service
2. good financing, if needed.
Hi,
Im thinking around A$500-$800.
I will be riding to and from work. which has a slight incline on the way there.
I live in Sydney Australia, and i dont plan to ride in winter, too cold or wet.
I'd like to say that i will keep the bike forever, as i am not growing any taller, only fatter, but hopefully the riding will minimise that!
I like disc brakes, but its not neccessary. Same goes with shocks.
hope this helps!