Picking out my first bike! Help!

[Yessiritskaren]

Not to make it more complicated, but if you can find a Jamis dealer, the Jamis Coda is worth a look.

Unfortunately no Jamis dealer close by to me that bike looks similar to the ones I've been trying though! Thanks for the input. Was hoping to pick out a bike soon, just can't seem to make up my mind.

[ny biker]

Well, a hybrid would be more versatile, in the sense that it would be better for dirt paths. A road bike would be lighter and faster, and probably easier for riding up hills.

Fit is the most important thing. You don't want to be too stretched out, feeling like you're leaning forward too much, have hunched shoulders, that sort of thing.