I agree about getting a hybrid bike. It is a good all around bike for trails (as in compacted class 5 gravel and paved road). Unless you really need a mountain bike for rough terrain, the hybrid would serve you better for commuting.
Go to a real bike shop. Look at what they have and test drive them. Our local bike shops here - Penn Cycle, Erik's Bike shop, and The Route are pretty good places to shop for bikes at decent prices. (giant, trek, specialized, etc.) I was able to get my Trek 7100 for around $200 by trading in my old MTB (a sporting goods store model). And they will also help you fit it to your size.
HTH.
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Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX
Hey guys,
Im looking to possibly get a mountain bike to go to and from work. Just mainly looking for a cheaply priced one that is the best bang for the buck. I only work 3 miles from my house so i figure it will be cheaper then driving, and not take too much longer then driving as well. Any suggestions? I was looking at going to target and picking one up, but if you guys have any other suggestions that would be better let me know.
Thanks
Tom
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