Steel mountain bike?

[Catrin]

Catrin - suggestion for you; go rent a mountain bike and go with someone who has a little experience; My suggestion is ask Tanya, she helps instruct at the Midwest MB Womens clinic. She is very nice and willing to help a girl out which is awesome.

If I were you I would go full suspension. It's sooooo much easier on the body. Yes it is heavier but personally I would rather have the more comfortable ride. IMO.

I don't know Tanya Are you talking about Jonathan's wife? I will keep this in mind though - once my leg has fully recovered

I do think that Ms. Explorer would like to try some simple dirt trails though - I know she can handle that. As far as FS is concerned, if I do go this direction then a full suspension bike would probably be kinder to my 51 year old joints (birthday next week).