So I am looking for a bike to commute to work and something that I can take on a trail for 40+ miles. Most of the trails I do are not paved (its not gravel but something similar, no mud or dirt). I dont want to spend more than $1,000.
A few bikes ive been looking into are:
Giant Escape 1
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/escape.1/22180/83978/
Renegade exile
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/renegadeexile.html
Trek 7.2
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/city-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/7-2-fx/p/1323010-2016
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
A few bikes ive been looking into are:
Giant Escape 1
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/escape.1/22180/83978/
Renegade exile
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/renegadeexile.html
Trek 7.2
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/city-bikes/fitness-bikes/fx/7-2-fx/p/1323010-2016
Any advice is greatly appreciated!