Hi all. Looking for some help on choosing a budget entry level bike for commuting to the train station/work as well as light dirt trails. Nothing serious like woodhills.
Basically the budget is $500 or less (have to keep money in the bank for a house deposit...) so far I have found these:
Giant 2015 ATX 1 27.5 MTB at $475 https://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/APBM7N5A1/title/giant-2015-atx-1-27-5-mtb
2015 FUJI NEVADA 27.5 1.9 at $549 http://www.evolutioncycles.co.nz/27-HAR ... t_id=39065
2015 GT Aggressor Comp at $499 http://www.evolutioncycles.co.nz/27-HAR ... t_id=36730
2015 MERIDA MATTS 6 10-V ANTHRACITE at $499 http://www.bikebarn.co.nz/2015-merida-m ... acite.html
What do you think? What brand should I aim for and what are some things that I should be looking for (shock brand, gears, wheels, etc). Bikebarn seems to have good deals on Merida in-store aswell.
Even better if you can link me to any decent secondhand bikes in my price range that trump these options.
Many thanks,