Originally Posted by
Korina
Thanks, [MENTION=438566]katsup[/MENTION]. As it turns out, I went and bought an old Giant steel mtb. as there are no Multitracks around. It needs a bit of work (read "more than it's actually worth"), but it rides nice and it'll be a good learning experience.
Depending on where you ride, the steel Giant frame may not be a bad choice. My 1995 MultiTrack 700 with 19" frame was stolen from within my West End Atlanta home in July 2013. After over two years of constant searching for another 19" steel MultiTrack, but to no avail, I found a 1993 18" chromoly Giant Rincon for $20 from a craigslist seller who was cleaning out a garage. The fit of the frame to my body is nearly identical to the MultiTrack, as well as the feel of the bike underneath me, especially on downhill stretches. I replaced the 26 x 1.95 tires with Kenda Kwest 26 x 1.25 100psi tires. After new shifter cables and housings, new brake pads, and a complete tune-up and lubrication, it rode like a new bike. My new neighborhood had a lot more steep hills than my former, and the 26" wheels and mountain bike gearing were actually better suited for getting around.
I still want my MultiTrack back though!