Thanks for all the replies. For a little bit more specifics.... I'm 6'0 close to 240lbs. I'm looking for a bike that would be a good platform to build from as my needs/ wants grow (or I break something. I used to bend bmx cranks quite a bit when I was younger). In addition to my rockhopper (mtb) I also have an older (98ish) trek 4300 that I thought about converting to a more road oriented bike but it has front suspension that is dying and for what I would put into that I thought I might be able to find a decent old road bike that needs a little TLC. Thanks again--ROB