Originally Posted by
wrk101
Best deal in vintage bicycling right now is a rigid frame MTB. Just aim high. The high end rigid mtbs, that have much better components, better frame, etc., and often cost $500 to $600 MORE new than their lower end siblings, can be bought for perhaps $50 more in the used market. Well worth the small premium.
For example, a 1993 Trek 950, originally sold for $760, all Deore LX components, lugged steel, etc., might bring $150 to $175 around here.
Meanwhile, a 1993 Trek 800, originally sold for around $300, all bottom of the barrel components, might bring $125.
I have my sights set on bikes that have Deore DX components. The LX line was a little too cheap, while XT seems to be reserved for high end bikes. I think the DX equipped bikes had better frames too. I rode a Diamondback apex for many years, and all the DX gear was working very well when I gave it up. I sorta wish I'd kept the components.