I used to be an avid downhill MTBer, but I am way too small for those bikes, ahah (5 3, 120lbs). I had a hard time handling them so I switched to cross country. I fell in love with this type of riding, I still love it. I don't have anyone to ride with, and a terrible sense of direction, so I have decided to give it a break and try road bikes. I have always had mountain bikes, since the time I was 10 (my father is a crazy MTBer), but I have always felt drawn to the ability to ride FAST and on paved roads. I guess I like it all, I am converting an old Univega rigid into a utility bike as well!