Originally Posted by
SkyDog75
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tiredhands mentioned the early '90s Bianchi Project bikes above, which are the oldest 700c/29" mountain bikes I can think of. They're fully rigid, though, meaning they weren't designed for a suspension fork.
They were named with the word "Project" followed by a number (1/3/5/7). The number differentiated the bike by tubing type and component level. The higher the number, the higher-end the bike, so the "Project 7" was top of the line.
I just finished restoring this 700cm '92 Bianchi Project-3 early last month. I actually love the fit and how it rides. It's not my everyday commuter, but it's great for walking my dog, and cruising around when the weather is crappy. It does great on gravel tool. I really think these old steel framed bikes have a great feel to them.
