First off, looking to replace a stolen bike from college. It's flat around here so I've never truly ridden trails but I've biked a lot since I was little... Previous two bikes were a redline rl340 and then a generic mountain bike for college. I'm looking for something I can just bomb around town on, not looking for tricks or road bike speed either, just something sturdy and fun to ride. I'm into skiing, wakeboarding etc so if the opportunity presents itself after graduation I'm sure I'd be using the bike more for its intended purpose.
Which sounds better for me? LBS doesn;t stock either (will have to order), have never ridden them, but I remember looking at the escape last time my bike was stolen before there was even a flightline. Struck me as a big kids bmx bike, though I see haro now has a whole line devoted to that. The escape is 2lb heavier, is that gonna feel significant? Just general input welcome, I know these posts get old but I'm trying to feel this out.
Which sounds better for me? LBS doesn;t stock either (will have to order), have never ridden them, but I remember looking at the escape last time my bike was stolen before there was even a flightline. Struck me as a big kids bmx bike, though I see haro now has a whole line devoted to that. The escape is 2lb heavier, is that gonna feel significant? Just general input welcome, I know these posts get old but I'm trying to feel this out.