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Mark from Kernersville NC on 4/16/2019 9:37:55 PM:
I am doing a little test ride on the C&O out of DC tomorrow. I have two bikes I can ride. One is a specialized Crux, the other is a specialized rock hopper. Would like options on what you think the best bike would be for this test ride. I will only ride 25-40 miles. Depends how I feel.
 
Dave Gorman from Hollidaysburg, PA on 4/16/2019 9:51:15 PM:
My suggestion and not knowing conditions of C&O I would ride the mountain bike.
 
Rivnuts from Homsstead, PA on 4/17/2019 10:19:37 AM:
Within 40 miles of DC and assuming there hasn't been a deluge rainstorm in the last couple of days, you could certainly ride the cyclocross Cruz with 28mm tires or larger without problem. That said, I'd simply ride the most comfortable one for you.
 
Mark from Kernersville NC on 4/17/2019 11:31:33 PM:
Good call on the mountain bike choice. It is more comfortable than the cyclocross bike. I have to keep reminding myself that speed isn’t everything. Trail was dry and in good condition. Downside is that I learned a big lesson on saddle choices. A minimal racing saddle I don’t recommend for this type of ride. I will be getting a more comfortable saddle.
 
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