Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
I already have two bikes that will do easy rail trails I would like to do more than that, and I've assorted body parts that like to hurt, including lower back issues. I do think that a dually would be kinder to my body in the long run and help me to be less afraid to try more difficult mountain bike trails. I also don't want\have room for more than 3 bikes


I've considered all of this, and I do think it is best to bet a bike with decent components and one that takes into account my physical issues. If it hurts me then I will be less likely to ride it, or to explore more challenging mountain bike trails. Sure I am starting with easy trails, but knowing me I will want to try more challenging terrain as my skills develop.
I think Canuck and I both based our answer on your prior statements (in past threads) that you primarily wanted this bike to ride easy singletrack. It appears, however, that you're thinking farther down the road--pun intended.

You say on one hand that you will "likely" get a hardtail, but in other posts you insist that you need a FS because of your various physical issues. I'm sorry, but it's just sometimes hard to follow your train of thought on this.