I think I'll probably just go with a Kona steely. Seems like it is getting good reviews for the price point and it can handle what I want to do.

Like I said I have about a 33 inch inseam and am 5' 10"; I was thinking the 16" model sounded about right, does everyone else agree? or am I off my rocker (I'm really no expert on sizing so I could easily be wrong).