Originally Posted by
Eric F
Another option for you....Look at used "hybrid" bikes from the '90s and early '00s. You'll get a bike built for 700c wheels opening up a lot of the options you're talking about wanting, and you should be able to find something at a very low price point.
Maybe I should. I will admit I have been overlooking the hybrid bike sections all together when look at old catalog's on the Internet recently. Cool about to learn some new stuff. But am I going to get as much props as I would with a mtb gem.