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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Both are very similar as far as quality. I'd take the one that hasn't been crashed. They also appear to be two different sizes.
Generally I aim higher on rigid frame MTBs as a higher end one might cost $25 more than a lower end model. So you can find a bike that originally sold for $800 to $900 for $25 or $50 more than one that originally sold for $250.
Older rigid frame MTBs can be great bargains! The serious MTB crowd wants no part of them. They want 29ers, disc brakes, full suspension, etc. The road bike crowd doesn't want the either. That depresses prices so much that they can be great bargains for the recreational rider.
Last edited by wrk101; 09-21-17 at 09:42 AM.