Ok maybe it's not really that ancient, although I think it's a fair age for a mountain bike. So after seeing all the super modern bikes on here, I decided to get mine down from it's resting place, hanging onto rafters in the garage and dust it off. I think the bike is circa 1996, it has in the past been thoroughly used/abused in muddy forests, mainly those in the far north of Scotland. I can clearly see where I had to heat to the rear hanger to straighten it after a stick got caught in the chain.
I think in around 2006 I had new brakes and a rear derailleur fitted, also seem to remember that originally the bikes complete drivetrain was LX, but that derailleur and the brakes are not that now. The brakes originally being the centre pull type. I cannot for the life of me remember when I fitted the clip-on pedals, however I did find my shoes today, so after not riding it for at least 5 years, I took it out for an hour or so. Sore backside now LOL.
Should I just enjoy this bike again, everything seems to work fine, or buy the latest fandango machine! I've absolutely no idea what drivetrains are good or bad anymore? I also notice that many bikes on here seem to have just a single cog at the front as opposed to the three on this bike, why is that guy's?
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