Salsa Caballero

[Sam McKibben]

I'm looking to replace my 1996 GT LTS1 with a new bike. I am interested in a Salsa Caballero but want to get some feedback. What is good, bad, etc. about this frame. Can you compare to a Kona as well. These are two bikes that read well, but how do they ride?

I live a ride in China (No SARS) and my riding is typically road, dirt road, trail, rubble mix.

Help and Thanks

Sam

I am 5 ft. 10 and also wonder what size frame as well.