I just got 3 really good condition MTBS from 1995. They were stored inside and not used very much (and light use when used). They come from my wife's aunt who is moving. She bought them for her (then) 14 yo kids, who apparently didn't use them much. There was about a good layer of dust on them, but after a wet wipe, they seemed to be in almost excellent condition, except the tires are all flat.

The last time I rode was a good 15 years ago (2000-ish). So I'm pretty rusty myself. So free was excellent. I really only need 2 of them, but I figured I could use the 3rd for parts. I have a couple of questions that I am hoping somebody might help me with :

Bike 1 : 1995 Specialized Hardrock Sport

Bike 2 : 1995 Schwinn Frontier

Bike 3 : 1995 Trek 800 Sport

Of the three, which 2 are the best? From this era, do all 3 bikes have (mostly) interchangeable parts. I know the Hardrock has grip shifters, but other then that. Is it worth upgrading any of the three?


Of course I will buy new tires/tubes. But I don't really plan on putting too much more into them. These will be the bikes that will let me and the wife determine if we want to get into this. The majority of our riding will be dirt (think rail-trail - i.e. Lehigh Gorge trail) but if we start getting into it, we might broaden our horizons and start spending money for better bikes or upgrades.

According to bicyclebluebook (which I'm not sure how accurate it is), the hardrock seemed to be the best (i.e. most expensive) while the Schwinn & Trek were slightly lower value.

Any info would be great.... Hoping this turns into something good.