Mountain bike or hybrid?

[Devil2575]

I've recently moved house and I'm now only about 6 miles from work so I'm seriously considering cycling in.

The route I would take is a poorly surfaced back road that I have been advised is a bit too rough for a road bike.

So the question is what should I buy, a hybrid or a mountain bike?
The mountain bike I'm looking at is a Carrera Vulcan as the reviews have been good and it is in my price range. It also has lockable front suspension.

However when I was in Halfrauds I spotted a Carrera Subway that looked good, had a taller gears and road tyres so would probably be more suited to my commute. It also has had generally good reviews.

So the question is will the mountain bike be too compromised for a commute that is all tarmac, albeit in a poor state of repair? On the other side of the equation is a hybrid going to be any good if I do decide to go off road.

[Devil2575]

Thanks for the replies.

I've gone for a hybrid in the end. The road is very bad, not even classified and it was a keen road bike rider who told me that I'd need an mtb/hybrid.

In reality my off road forays will be limited to bridlepaths etc and although I liked the idea of a mountain bike I don't really need one.

[Devil2575]

I went for a Carrera Subway. It fit my budget and looks good.

Trust me, you'd have to see the road, but to be honest I've made my choice now anyway. The hybrid will enable me to cycle along local paths and bridleways, of which there are many, aswell which is another reason I didn't want a pure road bike.

Thanks for the views though

[Devil2575]

Batfink said:

I guess a hybrid will have a more relaxed riding position and you are also unlikely to upgrade to Lycra.

I will not be upgrading to lycra

[Devil2575]

I've already bought the bike thanks.

Your not the first to suggest it and yes it is nice but at almost twice what I paid it is out of my budget.