Wow, I missed this thread the last time I was here but I guess I was not 65 back then since I just turned 67 earlier this month. All of my bikes are getting wore out so I just ordered a 29er hardtail from BikesDirect since the roads I ride on suck for road bikes. My old bike is a Surley Pugsley with custom offset SnoCat 29er wheels with 2.35 Big Apple 29er tires. I may put the new 2.00 Big Apple Plus on the new bike since it comes with 2.25x29 knobby tires.