Originally Posted by
hi565
At the time was it a good bike? or lower on the chain?
A little lower on the chain. I've had two Rapide's, one identical to yours that I fixed up and gave away to a needy guy at Christmas, and one I stripped and made a single speed, and it was great. Taiwan frame, a little heavy, but the Suntour components were solid and reliable. I think they make great single speed frames, once you get the decals off.
My memories of By-Tor and the Snow Dog are rusty. Rush?