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Reading where the OP plans to ride, a mountain bike isn't necessary. And you don't need a 29er either.
Should easily find a better quality 700c cross racer in that budget. Though my post above mentions of a flat bar but added road drop bar-ends. This set-up is a bit wider than a typical cross racer and NO dual control road levers. It allows me far greater control and safe grip, easy shifting and brake control. The road drop 'ends' DOES not allow the ability to brake while in that hand position. The compromise is a big caution should you decide to ride an occasional paceline. (Far better safety being on the flat bar.)
BTW: The set-up I mentioned sounds unconventional but ultimately you want a machine to cover terrain and what works best for you. I've often ridden 100+ mile days - OFF ROAD, hard pack, gravel, moderate elevation to a few steep climbs. Most of the fellows in the group on ATB are dogging after 50 miles or completely done in. The others on cross riders are smooth sailing.
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Last edited by intakexhaust; 04-17-2015 at 03:28 PM..
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