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bob a
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You can get a hybrid bike that will be good on hard packed bike paths like the rail-trails and will be fast on the road. You can also get a comfort/pathway bike that has 26 inch wheels with a universal tread pattern that is good on the road and a little better on the trails. Here is a bike that I bought and use for both. It only weighs 26 lbs and can take rougher terrain if you change to knobbies.
http://www.forgebikes.com/saranacmount.asp
http://www.forgebikes.com/saranacmount.asp