Originally Posted by
Salamandrine
So Repack Rider dude: with 40 years of perspective, what do you think of today's mountain bikes? What do you like and dislike of all the 'progress'? Are there modern bikes you like? Personally I'm not too into the suspension thing, though I understand its usefulness.
My experience may not be useful to you.
I like high performance. Performance always comes at a price; it's expensive, and it requires more maintenance. If I had to pay for my bikes or do my own maintenance, I might ride something a little simpler.