Fifty Plus (50+) - N+1, just a bit on the low end of the food chain

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bjjoondo
08-30-10, 06:48 PM
Well, I've finally achived N+1, ok, it's not the real cool bikes I see lot's of the 50+'ers add to their stable but I've been wanting to get a bike to be my pure, Utility/Back up" bike for the Convereted Jamis Trail-X 3.0 so it doesn't get as many "miles" piled up on it as it's the ONLY bike to all the duties of a car less rider for the last two years.:D

It's all chrome-moly tubed, rigid MTB, that I'm converting to "utility" mode, it's a Trail Ridge, Trail Head CT-10, LOL, ya I know, who ever heard of a bike called Trail Ridge, not me:innocent: Still it should suit the mission and it was very inexpensive, ok, CHEAP, price wise so it fit's the little budget we have. Actually it's kinda a kick to ride and I don't worry about it getting stolen, cause it's not a bike most would "desire", that's a big plus for a utility bike, jmho. (Small photo shows recent improvements)


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tsl
08-30-10, 07:38 PM
Cost is a non-issue when it comes to satisfying N+1. Even free works. Nice color.
stringbreaker
08-30-10, 08:17 PM
Looks ok to me. I'd love to find one of those early MTB's to convert to a commuter or touring rig. they just look cool

wrk101
08-30-10, 08:46 PM
Older rigid frame MTBs are the best buy in bicycling IMHO.
Allegheny Jet
08-30-10, 08:55 PM
Looks like a keeper! The bike will be a good go-getter.
stringbreaker
08-30-10, 08:59 PM
Too bad I can never find one in my size
Monoborracho
08-30-10, 09:07 PM
That's a good looking machine. Looks like a early to mid-90's bike judging by the five spoke crank. Cantilever brakes? Lots of tire clearance in back. Looks like it has a rear D/R hangar which shows much higher quality than a lot or 90's bikes that sold for $300-$500 back then. Very similar to thousands of Treks from that era.

Grease it up and ride it till the bearings wear out, then buy some new hubs.
Dchiefransom
08-30-10, 09:34 PM
Almost impossible to find a good hardtail MTB without a front shock setup these days. That bike looks perfect. Don't ever get rid of it.