Get your test, and seriously try as many bikes as you can afford to - you'll be surprised to find out what you like or don't like riding. That hardtail might look pretty in a raggedy retro kind of way but I'm willing to bet you'd hate riding it after a couple of 100 miles ;)
Likewise Arawn - good call, no stress.
Get your test, and seriously try as many bikes as you can afford to - you'll be surprised to find out what you like or don't like riding. That hardtail might look pretty in a raggedy retro kind of way but I'm willing to bet you'd hate riding it after a couple of 100 miles ;)