Originally Posted by
mjwithtwins
trek has a dual sport line it adopted from Gary Fisher that is worth looking at. The Kaitai and Utopia from that line are very popular and fit into your price range. I am a new Utopia owner and I couldn't be happier.
Yes, I understand the Trek has a good distribution network as well. I am in Germany right now and will be returning home. It will be interesting to see what is available in the bike shops. The two I am thinking do not appear to be listed when I checked out the web sites in the Vancouver area.