I just spent all day visiting bicycle shops and I'm not nearly knowledgeable enough on the different brands to know what brands are better than the other.
My main use for it would be to drive to/from work, but I also want to have the ability to hit up some dirt trails. Another must is the ability to attach a kid's carseat to the back for my daughter.
I checked out Trek, Cannondale, and Specialized. I understand that they are very well known brands, but is there anything that distinguishes them from each other (beside the name)? Quality-wise?
I almost purchased a Specialized 29"er but whe
