........I countered by suggesting that they forget discs, suspension and daft seatposts (for their budget)....
I agree with your overall sentiment, but would suggest a Giant Escape 2: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.giant.escape.2/14980/66557/#overview
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I agree with your overall sentiment, but would suggest a Giant Escape 2:
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/2014.giant.escape.2/14980/66557/#overview