It is a bike by giant bicycle, an eddie bauer, says " vortex"on the fork, softail suspension. It is a bit banged up but light, I have very little money to spend on a bike unless I use credit I can't afford right now. I want to use it mostly for easy trail and street riding as I live in suburbs of nyc (trafficky suburbs). I am 56 and need to lose weight. I'm a lady, need a light comfortable strong bike that is easy to get on and off of! My son works at a an LBS and I tested a trek comfort model which I loved but can't afford right now...what to do?