dmmoroney

Hi everyone. I'm looking for some advice as I know nothing about bikes. I'm looking at the following 3 bikes, and also the Giant Sedona. Any help would be greatly appreciated:

Save up to 60% off new Hybrid Bicycles | Adventure Hybrid 29er Bikes Elite Adventure Sport Trail

Save up to 60% off Hybrid Bikes - MTB - Fuji Sunfire 3.0 Hybrid City Trekking Adventure Bikes

Fuji Traverse 1.8 Sport Hybrid - 2016 Limited Edition

I'm looking for the most bang for my buck. I'll be mostly on paved roads, but I may want to go on a trail here and there as well.

Thank you in advance!

travbikeman

If your going to do paved roads, you may not want suspension. Depending on what trails you go on, suspension is really a personal choice, depending on how often you really use or need it. If you do decide on bike with suspension, get one with a lockout. There are many on these forums that don't have the lockout and really don't care for the bouncing that could occur on the pavement.

Seems like you are trying to keep to $400 as a bike limit. You will get a better bang for the buck on a bike without suspension. Giant Escape, Plenty of Fuji, GT's at Performance Bikes.

dmmoroney

Thanks so much for the response! So you're saying that the 3 bikes I posted links for would not be good for me? What about the Giant Sedona? I may go on trails occasionally, so perhaps the susepnsion would be ok, so long as it has a lockout?

travbikeman

Yea, if you really want the suspension, the lockout is nice for when you don't need it.

I don't own the Sedona, but others on this site have said great things about it. I would really suggest going to the LBS and testing the bikes before making any real decisions.
Test riding will give you a sense on what you would like. Rather than hearing on what we all would like. Each one of us have different opinions and wants. Go find out what yours are!

Happy shopping!