Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
I don't remember, but I take a 48cm on the LHT and I *think* it is the same for my Gunnar. I really need to confirm with Jonathan what my inseam is... One of the reasons, among others, I had to go with a true custom size with the Gunnar was that I needed more stand-over than their standard sizes. I don't think that means I have long legs

I just looked at the Myka (bad me for doing this at work) and it is a nice bike! I also note a FS version with disc brakes for <2K... I don't know if I would go the FS route, but have been told it wouldn't be unwise given my assorted bits of arthritis.
It's hard not to covet that Myka FS, but it was well more than I wanted to spend to introduce myself to the sport. Plus, I have to keep in mind how often I really think we're going to MTB, as Brown County and Indiana's other trails aren't just outside our back door. The reality is that it's going to play second fiddle to road riding.

I'd also consistently read that it was better in most respects to learn on an HT. I guess I'll find out. I don't have arthritis in my hands, but I do have lingering nerve issues thanks to my Moots, so I have some concerns there, too. We recently bought a suspension seatpost for my bike--a Cane Creek Thudbuster--to soften the ride a bit, but I've yet to try it though. We got it on sale at Nashbar, so even with that modification, the bike is still running far cheaper and lighter than the FS.