I don't know anything about the Nashbar frame, but I bet it can't compare to my $25 eBay Trek 930 with a lugged True Temper OXII butted frame and clear Imron over the decals. Early 90's steel Trek hardtails are plentiful and cheap. I also have a Trek 850, a Bridgestone MB-2 and a Japanese-made Peugeot mtb. They're all set up for the street. I didn't pay much for any of them. My daughter rides the Trek 850, and we agree that it's the best riding of the bunch, but it's tig welded and I just can't love a frame that's not lugged.
Last edited by Grand Bois; 03-16-06 at 02:52 PM.