Which is more important- bike or shop?
Very much a beginner, wife and I are both in our 60's and want to start biking. Paved roads, paved greenways, gravel trails. I know we need a Hybrid, and in the $600 range it looks like most brands are more less equal for our needs.
I have a Trek dealer 3 miles from my house, and an independent shop 15 miles away. From my limited research I can't find anything bad about either (mainly discussing at my gym).
Independent shop carries about a dozen different brands, recommends Marin (would be Felt but they are in short supply) but will let us ride everything in the shop if needed. Trek dealer says Dual Sport 2. Both are essentially the same price.
Recommendation on how to choose?
Thanks.