[gr8fl4porsche]

I agree with the no mountain bike idea, if choices are available.

For folks in their mid 40's and up, riding bent over on a mountain bike is not the best way to enjoy a ride.

The comfort line of bikes and cruisers are a much better idea. You ride on a nice spring loaded seat with sway back bars in a more vertical position. Much easier on the back.

We have been renting beach cruisers on vacation for years and finally picked up some cheap 6 speed comfort bikes for short rides with the kids. Very nice way to tool around the neighborhood. I also have a several thousand dollar full suspension rig in the garage that collects dust. I recently ditched all the super light go fast goodies for a tall stem, riser bars, gel seat and ergo grips trying to match the comfort of my Walmart special. It helped a little.