MTB's are just like any other bike--All the first one is for is to tell you what the 2nd one will be. Main thing is the fit. Offroad and you will need better control so although the frame will be a smaller size- The comfort issue does not always mean an upright position. I have two that I regularly ride--3 if you count the Tandem. The main ride is short and high bars but that is a bike that I can ride all day if I have the energy.



This was my first experience with Suspension forks and was set up to relieve the chest after the bypass in 2000. It is comfortable but I would call it the Endurance setup for XC.

The Kona now has a set of Manitou forks from the era of the bike and are almost rock solid. It used to have Project ll's fitted and with a steel frame. It gave all the comfort needed for long rides and did the 100 mile Offroad 5 times on rigid forks so must have been comfy but that was 14 years and pre-bypass. Still rides well and feels great but tires me out after 40 miles or so now.

I'm 62 and on my second MTB. First was a Trek 4300 and second purchased this Spring is a Jamis Durango 3 with X7 shifters and disc brakes. At 30lbs, it was also about 12-13 lbs lighter than my Trek. I've put over 1600 miles on it and have had absolutely no problems or issues. My neighbor has a Durango 2 and has had no problems either. My other bike is a Cannondale Synapse Carbon 5. Naples is a great city and either road or MTB should be fine.

Yup. Sure is. And they're bringing out a brand NEW Xizang for 2012. Triple-triangle. Titanium hardtail. In 26 in. and 29er...

https://www.gtbicycles.com/2012/bikes...ce/2012-xixang