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01-17-06, 12:42 AM

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Raiyn

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Originally Posted by Flak

Part of me wants to make it into a commuter. But another part of me wants to deck it out in some really nice gear for trails. I did some really harsh riding on that frame, and i honestly think its bomb proof, tried and true.

Have steerer tubes or anything else changed in 12 years or so?

It's probably (like others have said) a 1" steerer. Your options for "really nice" suspension are about nil unless you can find something NOS, and even then it's not going to be anything special by today's standards. Personally I'd listen to the side that's telling you to make it into a commuter. Strip the frame (paint and all) have it powdercoated and build it up with decent, but not extravagant, components and have a reliable commuter that will truly be a custom creation purpose built for the everyday ride

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