Hi all new here and I will be buying a bike soon. My husband rides a Kona Kula pretty old but he is starting to ride again and I am feeling left out. I want to join him on rides. I have been looking at the Specialized Myka HT, also found a 2009 Used Myka within budget. I also like the Giant Boulder W. I really only know what I've been finding online about MtBikes. SO any help is appreciated. I tend to get very obsessed when buying anything and research research. I have noticed that many say stay away from dept store type places to buy mtbikes so thats out. My budget is pretty much $500 tops. Thanks all