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Name/Model of Bike: Unnkonwn, 1996 MTB
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Price: Bike 0e (free). It was given as a gift for winning a MTB race to a bike mechanic, in 1996, who gave it to his now wife. Then sold for cheap to my good friend in 2000. Then he gave it to me as a gift in 2011.
"Upgrades": new set of wheels, the original ones were worn and eaten by salt: 30e.
New pair of summer tyres: 12e.
Pair of winter studded tyres: 50e.
Saddle (Selle Royal Suez) 40e.
New pedals, with studs: 17e.
New rear wheel (a car ran over the "old" one): 15e.
Several chains and cassettes so far - around 15 e.
So far, all together, between 150 and 200 euros over the past 4 years.
Weight: Quite a lot. 15 kilograms, roughly.
Distance & Terrain: Used to be 11, now about 4 km one way, with 11 few times a week.
Purchase Info: Hmmm, not sure, but I got it in Novi Sad (Serbia).
Other: I have problem finding rigid MTB with good geometry and decent components. This one has friction shifters, it is bomb proof, reliable, ugly looking. A perfect commuter. It can easily handle panniers and backpack on the rear rack. Smallish frame so it fits into elevators, cramped hallways, small rooms, but due to 26" wheels there's no toe overlaping. People get amazed when they take it for a ride, it rides unexpectedly quick and easy (for a MTB definitely).