Advice please......

[Padawan]

I have been off the bike for around 5 years and keen to get back on...however in those 5 years bikes have evolved, one has had a back operation and turned 40. My question is this does one look at the trail option.....on paper looks like a more forgiving steed on the body what are the pros & cons?

[Cav']

Get a road bike then.

[martinh]

Trail bikes have more travel (140mm to 160mm), thicker tires and are built to take a beating. Downside is they will weigh more. Get a full suspension bike and take it easy. You can ride the shocks a bit softer if you're not gonna push them too hard.

[ccc2]

Get a road bike then.

Road bike and get bike fitted. nothing better than a smooth piece of tar at speed with your buddies.

[Smolly]

Dual sus MTB. Not less than 120mm travel. Don't buy a road bike... It will make you feel dirty

[urbanroyal]

Dual sus MTB. Not less than 120mm travel. Don't buy a road bike... It will make you feel dirty

 

 

And you will be classified as rude ..snob...unhelpful..just because you didn't greet a fellow cyclist ....

[Smolly]

 

 

And you will be classified as rude ..snob...unhelpful..just because you didn't greet a fellow cyclist ....

I didn't want to state the obvious.

[urbanroyal]

@ the OP ...my apologies ..not really helpful am I ...you can see I am a roadie lol ...all I can say is ...ride a few bikes of your mates and get what's suits you the best ...good luck and many happy and safe miles ...

[Padawan]

To dad from dad.... just picked up my Scott Spark 920 just feels right, thank you all for the great advice. NB when I grow up I want to be a roadie.

[Smolly]

Congrats! Many happy miles.

[Pusher]

Road bike and get bike fitted. nothing better than a smooth piece of tar at speed with your buddies.

You mean a road full of potholes.