Joined: Sep 2011
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From: The First State.
Bikes: Schwinn Continental, Schwinn Paramount, Schwinn High Plains, Schwinn World Sport, Trek 420, Trek 930,Trek 660, Novara X-R, Giant Iguana. Fuji Sagres mixte.
Modern suspension forks make a huge difference on rocky, rooty, rutted trails, no two ways about it. A fully rigid mountain bike from the 80s will beat your wrists and hands up in such circumstances.