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Old 07-04-12 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by cyccommute
There is no "pollution"* worse than taking a off-road machine and making it unworthy of off-road. Kind of like making a low rider out of a jeep! All of my mountain bikes are ready and willing for off-road use.

*Shocks aren't "polluting" mountain bikes. A shock...even a cheap one...are more about enhancing control than about comfort
Vintage MTBs weren't built for shocks which is one of the reasons they make great commuters. Just saying.

I have three no shock vintage MTBs (one for each member of my family); they're ridiculously cheap and they make great all around bikes.
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