Originally Posted by
Roger M
This bike has been ridden more since I bought it, than any others(mostly towing my son). It is a nice riding bike, but I don't know why folks make such a big deal about them. Tows well though.

Prolly because they were the last of the nice lugged MTB frames available. By about 94, when B-stone pulled out of the American market, 99% of what was available was TIG welded.
Nice lookin' bike!