Hi another newbie here. I am super clueless . Looks like Google recommends I get a cross over bike because I want to ride on the road to work and jump pavements etc. Seems like a Mountain Bike would be a cheaper option than a crossover?
I am 1.8m tall. I won't use the bike a lot. It will come to work with me and go home with me. Once in a blue moon I might join some friends on some trails. Unlikely that I do that soon because I have a newborn.
Is this bike (Cyclocross bike) too much for what I'm looking for? Is it too much bike for me?
Is this bike more what I'm looking for?
I have no idea whether a Rock Shox Dart 2 is useles or not? I have no idea what crankset I need? Can anyone give me tips on what I'm looking for? The bike info isn't uniform across the ads. Otherwise is there someone near CT that I should be talking to? My budget is below R10k I'd like to get a bike that's about R5k if I won't end up at my Local bike shop paying hand over fist for the next 5 years.
I appreciate any help.
