it would be paved roads (trails) I guess, nothing off road, unless i dared to try that eventually. There are so many options, I do understand some things about bikes, but not much. so the general consus was to steer away from a bike like this? http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Protocol-Dual-Suspension-Mountain-26-Inch/dp/B001IANSJ6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3Q4XO3VNRL250&coliid=I57OLZRXVM4L1&psc=1