Thought this would be the best place to ask this question.
A while ago my shed was broken into to , my stuff was stolen. I replaced the lawnmower immediately, but not so with the bicycle.. I had owned a Fuji brand of ten speed that I had for years, but now, for replacement, am gearing towards a mountain bike. In day to day bike riding, I doubt I'd ever leave the blacktop, but even concidering this, would a mountain bike have any advantages over a 10 speed? What brand to look for or avoid? Any experts out there can tell, me I'd be thankful..I don't belong to any bike club, I don't plan on doing any racing, just working out, exercise, fun stuff.
I'm figuring not spending over $800.00 thanks