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Or bike radar commuting section.
Assuming you don't go off-road, you don't need a mtb, the bigger wheels of a hybrid will be better suited. You do not need any suspension either. Something like this:
but there are literally hundreds that would cover you needs from Evans alone.
As far as the balance thing goes - it shouldn't be any different from bike to bike really - probably more pschological. But getting a road bike will be lighter - so faster and easier (a bit), and you don't have to have drops and can put on wider, more comfortable tyres, which should help you feel more confident.