You guys are great ! I'm in Montreal Canada (east coast).
i started looking and found a lot of 1990s MTB on facebook marketplace.
Ranging from 150 to 250$ which I think is very reasonable. I'm going to try to make post post so I can share links and pictures.
I'm really happy with everyones feedback especially the tip of "staying away fro suspensions" since it's a sales gimmick. It's tough because I find those big suspensions so beautiful.
Another off the rack bike was the "Mongoose Malus" 7 speed fat bike any thoughts on that? (Alot of videos about up grades to it to make it better)
I was hoping to put under 1000$ on this bike and mainly use it in National parks here to lose weight and get my heart rate up.
thanks again guys really appreciate everyones help!