nOOb in nEEd!

[wannaduacentury]

I have the TREK 7100 and ride lightt dirt trails all the time around my place. I am careful about flats/none yet so far.I really need another mtn bike and I want a road bike too. One thing at a time for me. My trek 7100 has a suspension fork and a suspension seatpost. 2005 model you might consider this a comfort, I know I do Good luck on finding a bike. Sometimes the LBS may have a used model that someone traded up for. You can get a deal on a used bike that was taken care of.

[Diggles]

By off-roading, I mean pretty straight-forward trails I guess. Big gravel or dirt, tree roots, possibly steep. But this wouldn't be everyday. Probably once a month or so.

So I'm feeling a hybrid is going to be my best bet! I'll get my butt to the LBS circuit (as you pro-fessionals say) and see what I can't find!

Thanks again y'all! I can't believe how helpful everyone here has been.

[CorsairMac]

Not a problem Diggles!! I agree, it sounds like the hybrid is a great place for you to start.....just be sure and let your LBS know you're going to want to take it off-road "every once in a while". They should be able to suggest some MTB tires that you can switch out for the days you want to do that. and if you don't know how to change a tire - tell them that too.....if they're halfway decent they should either offer classes or show you how to do that. That way you've got a nice bike for road and soft trails, and the tires for the harder stuff when you want it.


Just please please please be sure it fits you and fits you well.....you won't ride it if you don't like it!