I have a Gunnar Cross Hairs that is fully decked out with XT and an old Scott AT4 wrap around bar, gives me alot of positions and a good view of traffice while I navigate the back strees of Philly. The 700x28 tires on good solid rims, no spoke problems as of yet. The ride is both trail, bike path and city streets. Much better than the MTB.....but on occasion i do ride one.