Hi Robyn
I see you are from concord! Actually I was messing around at the Harold Parker forest last week, which has got me intrigued. I agree with you I'd NEVER give up the road bike,but I really like going to the parks.

I can really see how you need FS, and need to be lower to the ground. I'm going to nose around for a beginner mountain bike, I think prob a cannondale.

thanks for the words of encouragement!