Originally Posted by weavers

sounds like a cyclocross would be a better choice for you, with one you can tackle off road trails(not rock climbing, but off mup) put fenders on, you can get nice wide tires and you still have the drop down handle bars for strong headwinds or when you wanna go fast.

Originally Posted by caloso

I thought about mentioning SS cyclocross bikes, but I thought it make the OP's decision harder still.