I just bought the Trek Verve 3, and I love it. I mainly ride The Katy Trail State Park, which is and old railroad bed that has been graveled. I’m 6’4” 255lbs 48 years old. The route that I take to the trail is a logging road through the woods. All of these places are fine. If you plan rougher riding, then get a Mt bike. I’m done with Mt bike riding. My body hurts. It’s like going from a Wrangler Jeep to a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The verve 3 has disc brakes too. I paid $800 after tax