I am like you RJM, did a lot of riding back in the late 80's into the mid 90's and I am now getting back into it and all. I was taken back a bit by how the price of bikes have jumped in over the years. I also say that I like what I have seen done with MTB technology today, some very cool shizzel out now. days.
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Thanks for your input all on the mags...