This has probably been asked 1000 times but I'm in the market for a new bike. Currently have a 50lb flatbar mountain bike – it was cheapish and I wanted to sport around. Riding it feels heavy, sluggish, hurts my back after longer rides.
Trying to decide between hybrid bike or gravel bike, flatbars and drop bars etc. My riding will be primarily paved trails and roads around my neighborhood and in my area. I'll ride for 30 mins to an hour at a time, maybe up to 10 miles.
I am getting overwhelmed trying to decide which bike to choose, or if I'm looking at the wrong bike. Budget is less than a thousand. Found a few good options from the $600-$750 range. Any advice would be appreciated.
Currently Debating between these two:
Trek FX 1 Gen 4 (Local retailer for me):
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/hybrid-bikes/active-fitness-bikes/fx/fx-1-gen-4/p/40813/
Poseidon X Ambition (not sure if I want flat bar or drop)
https://www.poseidonbike.com/products/x-ambition-dropbar?variant=43918915109092
by Puzzled_Artichoke281