Thoughts on Dawes Haymaker 1200

Does anyone kno wanything about the Dawes Haymaker 1200. I am looking
to get back into biking after about 20 years. I would be riding
mostly on dirt logging roads or dirt trails and commuting to work on
the trails 8-10 miles one way. Not lookign for anything too expensive
but want a decent bike.

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Does anyone kno wanything about the Dawes Haymaker 1200. I am looking
to get back into biking after about 20 years. I would be riding
mostly on dirt logging roads or dirt trails and commuting to work on
the trails 8-10 miles one way. Not lookign for anything too expensive
but want a decent bike.


I would suggest a mountain bike is a bit heavy for a regular 20 mile
commute. Obviously it depends on the surface of the trails you are commuting
on, but have you considered a Hybrid bike - (I think you 'Mericans call them
Cafe Bikes)

If you're commuting, can you get changed at the other end - if not, good
mudguards become more important, and the add on ones you tend to get on
MTB's aren't great.

The Dawes Haymaker 1200 looks good for a $360 bike. I'd stick with a
hardtail for that price, and for trail riding. Can you lock off the front
suspension? Don't forget the add ons you'll need.....