Originally Posted by m0ss
Will do. I'll try different sizes at different shops. Is the 4300 a good model to start and build on?
My experience with those is that they take a bit of a beating, and then start to quickly fail. Just personal experience. And make sure all your parts are tightened before you ride it (especially cranks).
In that price range, also take a look at the Specializeds, a little more bang for the buck, I think. And, they look cooler.