This biking is addictive. And the choice of bikes is not only sensible-They are good but get test rides before committing. Just in case anything may have to be changed before purchase.

I rode 16 years on mountain bikes and did everything on them. Could not see the sense in getting road bikes. Just over two years later and I have 3. But I only have to buy for one rider. And do not get rid of the Crosstrails till you have done the first Century. After that- they may not be up to standard.