I'm looking at buying either a Cannondale, Redline, or Trek mountain bike or road bike but I can't make up my mind. My budget is somewhere around 1000-1200. I like the look of the carbon bikes with suspension but they are quite expensive; I haven't ruled out buying used either. I'm leaning more towards a mtb but will probably be using it more on the road/paved bike trails. Some info on how to buy/purchase a bike or get the most for my money will be much appreciated.
So far, here's what I'm looking at:
Cannondales:
http://www.rei.com/product/796404
http://www.rei.com/product/796393
http://www.rei.com/product/798501 (kind of out of my price range but love the look and lefty feature)
redline 660:
http://www.rei.com/product/798501
So far, here's what I'm looking at:
Cannondales:
http://www.rei.com/product/796404
http://www.rei.com/product/796393
http://www.rei.com/product/798501 (kind of out of my price range but love the look and lefty feature)
redline 660:
http://www.rei.com/product/798501