Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Too much value as a beater. I would sell it off, and use part of the proceeds to pick up a cyclecross bike. Or just pick up one of the endless rigid frame MTBs out there that are cheap and well suited for your plans.