If a mountain bike is a too heavy duty for you & a road bike too limiting, the Pinnacle Cobalt could be what you're looking for. With larger-volume semi-treaded 700C tyres & a short-travel suspension fork with lockout it fulfils a wide range of duties on most surfaces. From roads to towpath to woods & back to the roads with ease. The geometry of the Cobalt will ensure perfect cornering on any surface & great handling on moderate off-road terrain. Mounting guards & a rack is easy on all models making this a really versatile bike.