NEW BIKE RECCOMENDATIONS?

Hi all I am a former avid bike rider and looking forward to becoming a born again cycler. I had surgery almost 3 weeks ago and I am now looking forward to buying myself a new bike to replace my worn out Diamond back Mountain bike! Most of my riding is street riding but I do love trail riding as well. Best cycling trip for me was at Killington Vermont back when I was seperated a few years ago. It was a great trip for exercise/pleasure, and soul searching. I plan to go back this year! My thoughts on a new high-end bike are; Trek/Gary Fisher/Cannondale or perhaps a Specialized?? Any thought swill be helpful?? Thanks Kenny

I've got my eye on a Cannondale. Been drooling over it for months.

That make two of us Stayce cause I've been drooling over you for months! Kenny

LMAO.. so was this bike thread a ploy to get my attention? I guess it worked. I have not really done a ton of riding outdoors but need to get back into it.. or start to get into it. I have a hand me down hybrid bike that I've used for short rides around my area but would like a real road bike. I've never tired MT. Biking but I'd like to do that as well. Only problem is I am a klutz and I'll probably hit a rock or something and go flying. Need a partner for that so I don't end up knocked out on some trail all by my lonesome. Too bad you are not closer.. we could ride together. I need new friends to get out of the house that have the same interests as me. The husband just really isn't in to much of anything these days.