Not sure i can size based on that info, i think as a MTB it would be fine, but keep in mind that C&O/Gap is just a bike-path. There's very little climbing (almost none) and the roughest section is on the C&O where it's just rutted out from rain. Therefore a more upright riding position is more beneficial that a hunched over one, so if you get a MTB, save some time to work on the seating position on the frame and focus on comfort over manuevarability. Remember you are talking about a lot of miles in a day, of course if he's young he may be able to tough it out.
Otherwise i think a Rockhopper if it fits will work out fine, plenty of tire volume. Might be short of carrying capacity, but if you have 3-4 bikes you can spread out the luggage if neccessarry. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
