Originally Posted by
CACycling
The early 90s DBs are great bikes. I picked up this '93 Sorrento for my son a couple of years ago
and, once I got it lubed and tuned, wished I'd kept it for myself. It has lower level components (Shimano GS200) but the frame is amazing. Really light weight and really stiff with an awesome paint job. I've ridden it a few times and it is as smooth and stable as anything I've ever ridden. I've been looking for something similar for myself every since. It was a very well spent $50.
I've seen a few Sorrentos around. They were usually asking $100 or so for ones that needed work, so I passed on them. There was one really nice one for $90, but he sold it before I could look at it.
Right now all I've got is my Apex as far as mountain bikes go. Well that and a road master that I picked up for free. After going through lots of info on late 80s/early 90s mid-high end mtb's, I decided that the Axis is the best looking, plus it would match my Apex. One can never go wrong with having two mountain bikes.