Can anyone tell me about my bike?
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Can anyone tell me about my bike?
Hey everyone - I've been looking long and hard for a bike to get started with and was able to pick one up from a friend who has had this one in storage. I took it for a test ride and it felt great, so here I am. All's my buddy could tell me about it was his uncle bought it ~10 years ago, never rode it, and then gave it to my friend, who left it in storage.
I'm wondering if anyone could tell me anymore about this bike. I've attached some pics of the bike and its components in hopes of learning more about what kind of bike this is (I've never heard of the company) and if the Shimano compnents are nice or if they are way out of date. Thanks for any help!
The other info on the bike I can gather from the parts:
Tires: Ritchey Mountain 2.1
Rims: Araya RM-20
Saddle: Vetta Gel Turbo
Frame: Tange MTB Chro-Mo
Shifter: Shimano STI
I'm wondering if anyone could tell me anymore about this bike. I've attached some pics of the bike and its components in hopes of learning more about what kind of bike this is (I've never heard of the company) and if the Shimano compnents are nice or if they are way out of date. Thanks for any help!
The other info on the bike I can gather from the parts:
Tires: Ritchey Mountain 2.1
Rims: Araya RM-20
Saddle: Vetta Gel Turbo
Frame: Tange MTB Chro-Mo
Shifter: Shimano STI
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Deore DX was made from 1990 thru 1993. It was one step below Deore XT.
I've never heard of that brand, but going by the components, I'd guess it's a 1990 model year.
Looks like it was a decent bike in the early '90s, but outdated and heavy by today's standards.
I've never heard of that brand, but going by the components, I'd guess it's a 1990 model year.
Looks like it was a decent bike in the early '90s, but outdated and heavy by today's standards.
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Shifting might be a bit slower with the older gears... It doesn't look like a bad bike, just ride it and enjoy.
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I think the bike will do you just fine dude. It doesn't have any suspension however so if you're riding in some rocky terrain it could get a little rough on the ass. If it feels good when you ride it and you feel comfortable controlling it, ride it. Just be sure to inspect all the components for rust. I would suggest getting a full tune up for about 45 bucks at a local bike shop. You're supposed to do this at least once a year so I would imagine it would need it.
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Oh man, that thing rocks! I love it.
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nice looking tires are they ritchey z-max?