Originally Posted by
katsup
I personally wouldn't want the DS due to the suspension, as I only like suspension for actual mountain bike riding. To do 40+ miles I'd also have to add bar ends for different hand placements. Some other suggestions in the flat bar realm that caught my attention in the past were:
Marin Muirwoods ($800)
Jamis Sequel ($1100)
You can always upgrade components as they wear out if you go for something lower end like a journeyman.
Thank you! I appreciate the help and also the suspension has a lockout system as well so you dont have to use it unless you need to