Originally Posted by
Maelochs
You might want to call and ask about whether it would hold your weight .... i'd trust it, but I bet they say it voids the warranty or something. *cannot post URL*
If I were you I would find an old steel-framed rigid MTB on Craigslist. For the money you want to spend ... I looked at some old Bridgestone MB4s and MB6s (1988--1995) and there were some decent deals. Anything with a steel frame and no suspension from 1990 on should hold up to what you are describing. Old Stumpjumpers? I don't know.
I will look into this. THank you for the advice. The steel forks and rigid Alum. frame look like the kind of bike that can handle what im looking for. Im not worried about a warranty or anything. I suspect that I'd void most any warranty but this build looks about right. Thank U for the prompt reply. As I said above i really liked the Kona - Hoss, It's a shame they stopped making those.