MTB is not a bad way to get around. One can get Schwinn or Mongoose for <$200 and Huffy for about $100. I have "street threads" on mine and use it as a way to get some exercise. I did $20 upgrade from traditional seat to Schwinn buttock one sparing pressure on groin area.
I thought Cannondale was NE kind of thing like SAAB automobile. One learns something new on this board every day.