Originally Posted by
Meathorse
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Originally Posted by wrk101
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IMHO, vintage, rigid frame MTBs, are the best deal in bicycling right now, particularly for the recreational rider. Why buy some crappastic Walmart bike, when you can buy a vintage, name brand MTB, with top end components, for about the same money?
I agree. But no rigid frame mtbs with "top end components" are coming with an XT or XTR group, or high quality wheelsets, at Walmart bike prices.
Actually, if you look diligently, Trek 850, 930, 950 mtbs or a Paramount PDG for under $100 are not too hard to find.