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I'm looking to buy a bike for 2 reasons:

1 - Commuting to work. I'd like a bike geared towards mountain biking but that I could also use on paved pathways for about a 4 mile ride to work. I was guessing I could find a smoother tire that would make this easier.
2 - Weekend trails. I've never been mountain biking on real trails before, when I was younger I was more into the BMXing stuff.

I'll try to follow the Hints for asking for advice sticky to get started.

1 - Budget: Looking to spend $300-500. I'm not sure on what I would be needing besides the bike itself, a lock, helmet, possibly a 2nd set of tires, and some basic tools.
2 - Bikes Considered: I've looked on craigslist and found a few but still need information regarding the size of the bike and the size I would need
- Specialized Hard Rock Pro http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/1264645774.html
- Trek 3700 http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/1265006262.html
- Novara Aspen http://baltimore.craigslist.org/bik/1266660210.html

3 - Riding expected: explained at top
4 - Preference hardtail/full suspension: Not sure. I'm assuming I would want some type of suspension but I don't know if my abilities would call for it.
5 - Age: 24, Weight: 230, Height: 6'3''
6 - Sources I will buy from: Local bike shops, craigslist, or anything listed online that is local enough for me to take a look at personally
7 - Please offer alternative suggestions as far as budget, bikes, resources, etc.

Anyone with any advice let me know, I'm interested in everything you have to say.
 
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