Joined: Jun 2005
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From: South of Raleigh, North of New Hill, East of Harris Lake, NC
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Specialized Roubaix, Giant OCR-C, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, Stumpjumper Comp, 88 & 92Nishiki Ariel, 87 Centurion Ironman, 92 Paramount, 84 Nishiki Medalist
Hybrids are good commuter bikes, but not good on mountain trails. In you situation, go for a 29er mountain bike, you'll be happy with it off road and the large wheels are similar in size to the 700C hybrid. YOu can find alternate tires that will work well on the road and off road.
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