Hello all, this is my first post here. I was hoping you all could help me with this decision. I live in NYC and am uncomfortable riding a bike with drops around the city. I've done it (I have a Trek 520) but I'm really nervous and don't like being so low. I would, however, like to commute to work. I'm thinking of either getting a mountain bike or a hybrid (the Specialized Globe in particular) and am wondering what you all think between the 2 options. Would a mountain bike with front shocks prove to be too heavy/slow do you think? On test drives a mountain bike feels fine- very sturdy and comfortable, but I'm wondering if long-term I'd wish I'd gotten the hybrid with thinner wheels (the Globe also feels comfortable, but a little less solid).

Does anyone have any experience with mountain bikes vs. hybrids for commuting? Pros/cons?

Thanks for any help! This seems like a great forum.