Originally Posted by
KonAaron Snake
I think this is a poor example...all Bridgestones end up over priced because of the Rivendel/Cult of Grant thing. RB-1's go higher than any comparable Japanese bike...XO-1s are insanely priced too. The MB-1s aren't priced that way because they're high end MTBs, they're priced that way because they're Bridgestones.
I wouldn't call the Specialized Stump Jumper a cheap bike, though it was cranked out.
My oldest son rides a cherry 1983 Stumpjumper Sport. Its probably too nice at his age, but I found it at a great price. While he won't use it exclusively for trail riding, it is a great heavy duty bike.
My youngest son rides an MB-1. Another lucky CL find, I only had to drive to Brainerd, Mn for that one. Again, bargain priced.
I won't say how much I paid for these, as it was laughably low.
This is not the norm though. Quite often they are so over-priced, its a joke.
While they are great bikes, I know I would never pay the going ebay rates.
As for an XO-1, I regrettably sold a "cherry condition" 1993 construction pumpkin orange model for four digits a little over a year ago.
Should have held onto that one, as it was a great all-around ride.
Not mine linked here, but identical.
http://randalputnam.wordpress.com/20...dgestone-xo-1/