Originally Posted by RobinsonCR
Being 37, 6'3 and 240, I want to make sure that I get a bike that will hold up. (No X-marts) but I need to stay around $500. I want to ride 50/50 backroads and trails. I'm close to the New River Trail, VA Creeper Trail and Mt. Rogers. I'm not going to be doing any downhill racing or 3' jumps. My bones won't take it
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37 and your bones wont take it? You must have had a hard, hard life
As Raiyn said, get the one that feels best to you. The one that says, "I am yours.", when you are on it.