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Loved my chrome Mongoose ATB Pro 25 years ago, wish I still had it. I'd still
rather race and ride the newer 29er dual suspension I have now.
I had no intention on buying a 29er; only what fit me best and felt like a
decent ride. I tried plenty of 26 and 29″ wheel bikes, and for my lanky
dimensions I found a 29er that met my criteria. Although the new bike was a
couple pounds heavier than my hardtail, my lap times improved immediately. I
could also ride more tech sections than before with more confidence. No buyers
remorse for me.
For me the modern ride is more fun. Brakes are far more dependable under all
conditions.. That's a basic safety issue, and a performance one too. I
remember riding down North Shore trails at night with dimming BLT light on a
full rigid (with a Height right) in the late 80's.
Really enjoyed those rides. Now I really enjoy the lighter, stronger, better
handling bike that is far more capable that I am. Loved my 1991 Civic SI, but
there is no way I'd take that over what I have now. Except maybe as a
collectors for nostalgia, but not as my daily driver.
I welcome new technology. Sure, some will be just as far-fetched and I'll-
conceived as Bio-pace, but much of the newer tech makes riding better. Running
Stans I haven't had a flat in two years. That's a good thing 🙂
I think that most (but not all) of the angry mob would probably buy a $10,000
bike if they won the lottery. I know I would. I'd also hunt down that old
Mongoose Pro.. And get a custom Dekerf.
My current ride retails for about $4500.00. Through a shop team discount I
paid about $1000.00 less. I hadn't bought a new bike since 2004, and before
that 1991. I buy the best I can afford at the time and get many years of
enjoyment blasting through the trails; the fun part hasn't changed.. The bike
is just more dependable and capable.
Off to ride lower Seymour now..
March 5, 2014, 10:57 a.m. - XC_Chicken
#!markdown Loved my chrome Mongoose ATB Pro 25 years ago, wish I still had it. I'd still rather race and ride the newer 29er dual suspension I have now. I had no intention on buying a 29er; only what fit me best and felt like a decent ride. I tried plenty of 26 and 29″ wheel bikes, and for my lanky dimensions I found a 29er that met my criteria. Although the new bike was a couple pounds heavier than my hardtail, my lap times improved immediately. I could also ride more tech sections than before with more confidence. No buyers remorse for me. For me the modern ride is more fun. Brakes are far more dependable under all conditions.. That's a basic safety issue, and a performance one too. I remember riding down North Shore trails at night with dimming BLT light on a full rigid (with a Height right) in the late 80's. Really enjoyed those rides. Now I really enjoy the lighter, stronger, better handling bike that is far more capable that I am. Loved my 1991 Civic SI, but there is no way I'd take that over what I have now. Except maybe as a collectors for nostalgia, but not as my daily driver. I welcome new technology. Sure, some will be just as far-fetched and I'll- conceived as Bio-pace, but much of the newer tech makes riding better. Running Stans I haven't had a flat in two years. That's a good thing 🙂 I think that most (but not all) of the angry mob would probably buy a $10,000 bike if they won the lottery. I know I would. I'd also hunt down that old Mongoose Pro.. And get a custom Dekerf. My current ride retails for about $4500.00. Through a shop team discount I paid about $1000.00 less. I hadn't bought a new bike since 2004, and before that 1991. I buy the best I can afford at the time and get many years of enjoyment blasting through the trails; the fun part hasn't changed.. The bike is just more dependable and capable. Off to ride lower Seymour now..