Hello from Georgia

[DrHenley]

Originally Posted by pickwick

My main ride is a Specialized Rock Hopper Pro 29er SL, but I bought a Specialized Crosstrail Comp to use as a road bike for when I ride just pavement.

My all around bike was a Crosstrail for a few years, and I loved it. It was the base model with hybrid tires - smooth in the middle and knobby on the outside. I eventually converted it into a 29er and got a Jamis Coda Comp for the road. Similar geometry but steel frame without a front suspension. The steel frame Coda absorbs shock better than the rigid aluminium frame Crosstrail, even without front suspension. We have some pretty rough streets here.

[sdmc530]

Love all the Bike chatter. I ride mostly road. I too have a cross bike. A Cannondale CAAD X. Love it. For single track I have a specialized hard rock 29 disc solid bike but don't ride it much. Like you I would rather go ride for 2 hours on pavement. I shoot for 75 miles a week in riding season.

[ColMike]

hello from LA. originally from SE GA