Great feedback on these bikes! I am a "roadie" planning on her first self-led cross-country trail ride with a buddy. We are going to ride the GAP and the C&O next year (335 miles). We will be riding about 40 miles per day. So, first on the list is to get a bike that is best for trails. LBS's offer the Giant Verve 3 (hybrid) rental bikes, but the thought of being on a new bike and saddle for 335 miles doesn't seem smart. I am looking at the Specialized CrossTrail Sport Disc and the Cannondale Quick CX to start. Does anyone have experience on these trails and have advice on the type of bike I should be looking at?