Originally Posted by
bcpriess
FX3 is nice but it has a shock that's a useless and heavy accessory if his local streets/roads are decently maintained and the OP isn't going on trails. That's why I recommended the Raleigh Redux.
Giant Toughroad SLR 2 is another good rigid go-anywhere option that takes big tires and isn't encumbered with a shock.
No suspension on an FX. It competes directly with your suggestion and the Giant Escape and a ton of other bikes. Perhaps you are remembering another model like the Trek DS.
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