Bike deal request and advice

[cholent]

Here are some choices from Walmart they have hydraulic brakes vrs the Costco mechanical.
The cheaper one has 100 mm of travel more expensive has 120.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Giordano-29-Men-s-Intrepid-Mountain-Bike-Front-Suspension-10-Speeds-Black/436828212
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Giordano-29-Men-s-Valor-Mountain-Bike-Front-Suspension-10-Speeds-Silver/754979079

Thanks!
Brings up the old question of what makes a bike a men's bike

ETA just realized these both come in only one size and would be too big for me. I'm 5'4"

[cholent]

Here are some choices from Walmart they have hydraulic brakes vrs the Costco mechanical.
The cheaper one has 100 mm of travel more expensive has 120.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Giordano-29-Men-s-Intrepid-Mountain-Bike-Front-Suspension-10-Speeds-Black/436828212
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Giordano-29-Men-s-Valor-Mountain-Bike-Front-Suspension-10-Speeds-Silver/754979079

What are your thoughts on this one? Says size large but also says fits 64" - 74" height

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-Axum-Mountain-Bike-8-Speeds-Large-19-Inch-Men-s-Style-Frame-29-Inch-Wheels-Black/288838682?athbdg=L1300

[NateOren]

https://www.yourbestdigs.com/bike-size-chart/
Scroll down for mountain bikes

[efflpetzel]

Thanks!
Brings up the old question of what makes a bike a men's bike

ETA just realized these both come in only one size and would be too big for me. I'm 5'4"

It should be fine, you can always shave down the seat post if it's still to high.

The thing I like about costco is their awesome return poilcy which is amazing for a bike that will get abused & as you grow in hardtails you will want to upgrade your specs at which point you can return it & get a higher quality bike,

I bought this bike https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/vitus-nucleus-27-vr-mountain-bike-grey-2021/rp-prod195571 for around $800 fantastic specs for the price & its very easy to upgrade when I feel ready e.g. dropper post, tubeless rims...

[GEMARAKOP]

It should be fine, you can always shave down the seat post if it's still to high.

The thing I like about costco is their awesome return poilcy which is amazing for a bike that will get abused & as you grow in hardtails you will want to upgrade your specs at which point you can return it & get a higher quality bike,

I bought this bike https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/vitus-nucleus-27-vr-mountain-bike-grey-2021/rp-prod195571 for around $800 fantastic specs for the price & its very easy to upgrade when I feel ready e.g. dropper post, tubeless rims...

Unfortunately the new version of this bike is marked at 999 welcome to 2022.

[GEMARAKOP]

What are your thoughts on this one? Says size large but also says fits 64" - 74" height

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-Axum-Mountain-Bike-8-Speeds-Large-19-Inch-Men-s-Style-Frame-29-Inch-Wheels-Black/288838682?athbdg=L1300

This one doesn’t seem to have brand name specs. That being said you might be able to upgrade the important stuff like brakes.

[cholent]

Whatever choice you go with Clayton park past Jackson is a lot of fun. If you go to the Catskills Lippmann park a little past Ellenville has a lot of trails for all skill levels.
Enjoy riding

Any other recommendations not too far? I've done Clayton to death and looking for a change from Allaire but don't want to drive an hour to bike somewhere

[GEMARAKOP]

hartshorne park is about 45 min from Lakewood or less depending on where you live, in my opinion its worth the trip.