Originally Posted by
garevigi
Would the bike last a good amount of time if I was riding it everyday? Is there a downfall to owning a 90s bike vs a newer version?
Yes and not really. That bike, if properly maintained, will outlast you. The only thing that bike really gives up to a newer bike is that it is 7 speed v 8/9. Not a huge deal in my book, but that is up to personal preference.
Or, to put it in another way, if I weren't already in trouble for buying two bikes in the past couple weeks, I may well have taken a look at it already! At 5-9, it would likely be a decent fit for you.