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Bikes: 1986 KHS Fiero, 1989 Trek 950, 1990 Trek 7000, 1991 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, 1992 Trek 1400, 1997 Cannondale CAD2 R300, 1998 Cannondale CAD2 R200, 2002 Marin San Rafael, 2006 Cannondale CAAD8 R1000, 2010 Performance Access XCL9R
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Over the winter I tore down my "Monster Cross" drop bar Performance XCL9r, to service the old RockShox Dart 3 forks, headset, swap out the drops for a flat bar, and lose the front derailluer for a 1x9 setup.
While the bike was disassembled, I rode my old 90 Trek 7000. I have ankle issues, so I don't stand on the pedals like I could in my 30s... So I really felt every bump and such along the way. How in the world did I EVER ride rigids the way I did back then? HAHAHAAAA!!!
Back on the 29er, and the old rigid bike just seems more difficult to enjoy.
Alas, next bike will likely be a fatbike or full suspension machine.